What good is a sophisticated piece of medical equipment to people in Africa if it can\’t handle the climate there? Biomedical engineer Tania Douglas shares stories of how we\’re often blinded to real needs in our pursuit of technology — and how a deeper understanding of the context where it\’s used can lead us to better solutions.
Author
Tania Douglas
Year Published
2017
Country / Region of focus
Africa
Complexity
Addresses basic elements of the subject, no prior knowledge is required
Keyword
Network Type
Other
License Type
CC
Item Type
Video
Language
English
Specific Subject - Social
Technologies and environment
Specific Subject - Technical
Telecommunication
Specific Subject - Economic
N/A
Specific Subject - Regulatory
N/A
Gender Perspective
No
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