Apr 19, 2021
We are thrilled to announce Season 2 of the Cohere podcast!
I say "we", because I'm joined this season by Dr. Lauren Vargas.
Together, we will explore the role networks play in our lives, and
the range of disciplines and range of research focused on the
emerging field of network science.
The reason for the focus on
networks? Complex human networks are springing up everywhere,
driven in large part by exponential technologies such as AI,
automation, and ubiquitous internet. Imagine what will happen when
three billion more people come online in the next five years! For
organizations, a planet-wide network of logged-on human beings
brings both limitless opportunities and unprecedented
threats.
As we increasingly use
social technologies to augment human experiences, the Cohere
podcast asks, what’s the best path forward? What do we need to
learn and understand? How might science and existing research guide
us towards optimal norms and conditions?[ How
should we navigate, evaluate, and administrate a complex
technological landscape so we can protect, promote, and empower our
human networks? How will we ensure that digital communities deliver
on the promise of enhancing our lives, both individually and
collectively? And what steps must we take to ensure our approach to
community development is sustainable, equitable, and morally
sound?
We look forward to
taking this journey with you in the coming weeks and months!
Dr. Lauren Vargas on LinkedIn
Bill Johnston on LinkedIn