Justice and Equity in Technology Policy
Explore tech policy's impact on equity. Learn to address bias in technology and policy for marginalized communities.
Explore tech policy's impact on equity. Learn to address bias in technology and policy for marginalized communities.
This course examines the intersection of technology, policy, and social justice, focusing on how inequity and injustice can become embedded in technological systems and associated policies. Students will gain insights into the landscape of technology policymaking and understand how technology both reflects and reinforces social values, biases, and politics. The curriculum covers critical topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence and algorithms on marginalized communities, the role of technology in climate change, and the challenges of regulating emerging technologies. Through a combination of real-world cases and scholarly insights, learners will explore how technology can be built, implemented, and governed more equitably. The course emphasizes the importance of integrating community knowledge and concerns with technical expertise in policy development. It aims to equip students with the tools to navigate the complex relationships between technology, policy, and equality, and to contribute to more just and equitable technological solutions.
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What you'll learn
Become familiar with the landscape of technology policymaking
Understand how inequity and injustice can become embedded in technology, science, and associated policies
Recognize the power and limitations of technology in solving social problems
Explore new ways to think about "experts" and "publics" in technology policy
Analyze the politics of innovation policy
Learn about community-based design approaches for technology
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2.9 Hours PreRecorded video
13 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of justice and equity issues in technology policy. It examines how inequity and injustice can become embedded in technological systems and associated policies, with a focus on impacts on marginalized communities. The curriculum covers key areas such as the influence of social values on technology design, the role of political priorities in shaping policy, and the challenges of regulating emerging technologies. Students will learn about the power and limitations of technology in solving social problems, and explore new ways of thinking about expertise and public engagement in technology policy. The course emphasizes practical approaches to building more equitable technologies, including community-based design and frameworks for responsible innovation. Throughout the modules, learners will engage with real-world cases and scholarly insights, gaining tools to navigate the complex landscape of technology policymaking with a focus on justice and equity.
How do Values Shape Technology?
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Technology and Equity
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Technology Policy and Equity
Module 3 · 10 Hours to complete
Rethinking Expertise
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Rethinking Design
Module 5 · 6 Hours to complete
Rethinking Policy and Governance
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
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Expert in Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Shobita Parthasarathy is a Professor of Public Policy and the Director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and public policy, particularly in relation to social equity and justice in innovation. She has authored influential works, including Building Genetic Medicine, which informed the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court case on gene patentability, and Patent Politics, which won the Robert K. Merton Prize from the American Sociological Association.Dr. Parthasarathy's current research emphasizes inclusive innovation policies, especially in international contexts like India. She also directs the Technology Assessment Project, which recently explored the implications of large language models in artificial intelligence. In addition to her academic roles, she co-hosts The Received Wisdom, a podcast discussing issues at the intersection of technology and society. With degrees from the University of Chicago and Cornell University, Dr. Parthasarathy is committed to advancing public interest through informed policy-making and research.
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