There are laying two new, just published books on my desk. I have already read the first one and am currently engaged with the second.
Both books are essential reading for anyone engaged in business, science or a professional field.
In his book, Technology is Dead. The Path to a More Human Future, Chris Colbert presents a framework for a more humane and human-centric relationship with technology, which, as we have created, we must now learn to manage. Central thesis of the book: technology has escaped human control with unintended and inevitable consequences.We have the choice to either continue pursuing technological advancement
at the expense of the planet, life, and our own humanity, or to assume responsibility and direct the course of technological development. We have no sufficient reason to unleash technology without consideration of the consequences.
The second book is Tiankai Feng‘s Humanizing Data Strategy. Leading Data with the Head and the Heart. It is important to recognize that people are emotional, irrational and impulsive, yet they also play a crucialrole in any data strategy. Nevertheless, integrating the human element into data strategy is a challenge. Tiankai presents a framework for understanding the human aspects of data strategy, linking human needs with business objectives through the concepts of competence, collaboration, communication, creativity, and conscience. By acknowledging the inherent biases and emotional influences in data analysis, it becomes evident that empathy, intuition and compassion are essential in the realm of data-driven decision-making. He presents a methodology for making data strategies more inclusive and impactful, combining personal anecdotes with professional knowledge. Fostering a collaborative and ethical data culture requires humanizing data practices, which is an essential step in developing effective and humanized data strategies.
The two books share a common theme of humanizing developments.
If this is a new trend, it is a welcome development.
Published in a post on LinkedIn in september 2024.
