TEDSocial Thinking Weekend: Ethics In Tech

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Thinking Weekend: Ethics In Tech




Technology has caused rapid changes in society, politics, and business. Recently, there has been a backlash against tech companies because of their role in elections,  #metoo movement, and the displacement of non-tech employees. Just like any other corporation, tech companies are working to maximize shareholder returns. Do they have other responsibilities? Should tech companies be treated differently, and if so, why? Inherent in the ad-based revenue model adopted by many tech companies is the requirement to collect and sell personal data, which is becoming increasingly intrusive and sophisticated. Is there anything morally wrong with this? Are consumers of these services responsible for understanding the terms and protecting themselves? As technology continues to disrupt and challenge traditional markets, does government have a role or responsibility to society to minimize and manage the potential negative or harmful impacts of a tech centric world by making these companies more accountable?

You are invited to join hosts Scott Kriens (Chairman, Juniper Networks) and Chander Chawla (CEO, EVER Curious Corporation) for a TEDSocial Thinking Weekend held at 1440.org, a new resort, surrounded by redwood trees, in Scotts Valley, CA. These are big questions, and we are looking forward to gathering a terrific group of TEDsters and experts for an entire weekend, to dive into this conversation. Perhaps we'll find a common set of values to share with the tech community. And there's yoga, meditation, hiking. All food at 1440 is organic and locally sourced.  It will be engaging and fun!

Guests of honors include Dr. Ralph Abraham (Chaos theory and dynamical systems theory pioneer. You can see Ralph's trialouges with Rupert Sheldrake and Terence McKenna here), The Honorable Terry Kramer (Former US Ambassador, Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center, UCLA), John McAlister, Councilmember and Former Mayor, City of Mountain View, and Grö Dyrnes, Director Silicon Valley, Innovation Norway, and Christine Wang, Artist. See full agenda here.

You are welcome to bring your partner to the event. While you are thinking, your partner can enjoy complimentary classes on meditation and mindful movement or access the spa which has steam rooms and an infinity pool.

No media invited. Chatham House Rule.


Details:  

Location: 1440 Multiversity, 800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066  Phone: 844-544-1440

Time and Date: 10:30 AM Saturday, February 23, 2019 to 5:00 PM Sunday, February 24, 2019

Cost: $499.19 per attendee; $296 per partner

What’s included? 

 1. Program attendance 

 2. A deluxe room for the night of Saturday, February 23rd 

 3. Four locally sourced organic meals (lunch and dinner on 2/23; breakfast and lunch on 2/24) 

 4. Wine and cheese reception 

 5. Meditation and yoga classes

Reservations:

To book for yourself, click here.

To book with a partner, please make your online booking first and then call 844-544-1440 to add a partner to your room.

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