DrupalCon Baltimore 2017: Keynote: Technology and Its Workforce at an Ethics Crossroad

This talk explores the evolving role and responsibilities of the technology workforce in an era where information technology has become central to daily life. The speaker, Zeynep Tufekci, an associate professor who examines the intersection of technology and society, addresses the challenges posed by dominant corporations and the implications of technological surveillance on workers and decision-making. She raises critical questions about the historical context of the work being done in this shifting dynamic, as the information technology landscape transitions from a pioneering phase to one dominated by corporate interests. Tufekci, known for her insights into digital connectivity and computational decision-making, also shares perspectives drawn from her forthcoming book, "Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protests," and her contributions to the New York Times.