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I've always thought that what we colloquially call "tech" (hardware, software) really ought to be seen alongside other forms of technology: social, cultural and spiritual.
So, while some places in the world might have great infrastructure and highly efficient software systems, they may lack the sophistication of social and cultural technology that we see widespread elsewhere.
For example, one of the most overlooked social technologies throughout Africa is chamas, stokvels, merry-go-rounds, etc. They're all incredibly nuanced forms of sharing social commitments, and they are often championed by women who are left out of the traditional financial system. Within this, they've found ways to value what traditional economics does not: child care, social services, life-sustaining practices đ
So here's some food for thought: for those of use who mediate these paradigms of "technology", what does it mean to bring the full richness of social and cultural technology into our work? đ
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