The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World

by Amy Sample Ward, Afua Bruce

Changing the way we use, develop, and fund technology for social change is possible, and it starts with you. The Tech That Comes How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World outlines a vision of a more equitable and just world along with practical steps to creating it, appropriately leveraging technology along the way.

In the book, you'll

Strategies for changing culture and investments inside social impact organizations Ways to change technology development so it incorporates more of society Examples of data, security, and privacy laws and policies that need to change to protect vulnerable populations and advance positive change Ideal for nonprofit leaders, social activists, policymakers, technologists, entrepreneurs, founders, managers, and other business leaders, The Tech That Comes Next belongs in the libraries of anyone who envisions a world in which technology helps advance, rather than hinders, positive social change.

Genres: Nonfiction, Technology

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2022

About the author

Amy Sample Ward is driven by a belief that the nonprofit technology community can be a movement-based force for positive change. They are the CEO of NTEN, a nonprofit creating a world where missions and movements are more successful through the skillful and equitable use of technology. Amy’s second book, Social Change Anytime Everywhere, was a Terry McAdam Book Award finalist.

Reviews

[Matt Heavner · Rating 4 out of 5]

a bit wonky, but that's great. Lots of thought provoking aspects - some of it hit 100% on for me, others parts weren't so relevant. Biggest take away for me - "capacity building" (in rural communities, for me) isn't what we should seek / talk about; instead, we need to think about "capacity matching" - communities have a great deal of capacity, but it may need to be supplemented. Lots of thought provoking examples and questions throughout the book.

[Rachel Hands · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce have laid out a clear vision for how social impact organizations, technologists, funders, policymakers, and community members can work together toward a more equitable future, hold each other and themselves accountable for the roles we need to play in order for that to happen, with clear examples of how this is already in practice and how individuals and organizations can get started down this challenging path. A must-read for anyone involved in the intersection of technology and social impact.

[Carlosfelipe Pardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is clearly written by two people with lots of experience in the sector. It gives clear explanations and acts a a guidebook. Having led an NGO, several issues resonated with me related to the need for more appropriate tech, better engagement in its development and use and even issues around overhead and why it should be understood differently. If there were six stars, this book would deserve them.

[Kimhu · Rating 2 out of 5]

More tech does not equal more good.

[Matthew Sherlip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a bad read, and did well to highlight the technological discrepancies faced by people of different social groups that one doesn't necessarily think about.