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“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.” quote by Arthur C. Clarke
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“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.”

Arthur C. Clarke

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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize humanitarian tech impact.

Themes

technology humanitarian equity

Mood

visionary ethical

Type

social political

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • NGO work
  • health tech
  • education tech
  • social entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

ethics development economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can tech leaders balance profit and purpose?
  • What policies ensure tech benefits the meek?
A Different Perspective

Profit motives may conflict with altruistic goals.

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