Radical Optimism: The Future of Agency and Autonomy (ft. tech critic Sara M. Watson)

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the future of technology and its impact on our lives with Sara M. Watson, a renowned tech critic, analyst, and former fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. With a wealth of experience covering data, privacy, tech policy, and responsible development, Sara brings a unique perspective to the conversation.We discuss Sara's radically optimistic vision for the year 2037, a future where humans have more agency, autonomy, and control over their lives. Sara shares her thoughts on the role of agency interfaces, the importance of trust, and the need for a dialogic relationship with technology. We explore how society's relationship with technology must change as we continue to embrace automation, AI, and other emerging tech.Sara also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human agency without slowing down our adoption of new technology. By asking ourselves crucial questions and adopting a constructive tech criticism approach, we can ensure a future where everyone is an active participant.Finally, we discuss how companies can support this radically optimistic vision for the future by prioritizing agency in their law, code, market, and norms. Tune in to this insightful conversation to learn more about the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in our relationship with technology.As always, we welcome your feedback. Please make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play - and make sure to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn!