Age Quote by Arthur C. Clarke
“The information age has been driven and dominated by technopreneurs. We now have to apply these technologies in saving lives, improving livelihoods and lifting millions of people out of squalor, misery and suffering. In other words, our focus must now move from the geeks to the meek.”
About This Quote
The speaker calls for shifting technological focus from elite innovators to helping the vulnerable, emphasizing humanitarian application.
In simple terms: Shift tech focus to aid the vulnerable.
Prioritize humanitarian tech impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO work
- health tech
- education tech
- social entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can tech leaders balance profit and purpose?
- What policies ensure tech benefits the meek?
Profit motives may conflict with altruistic goals.