To design better tech, understand context, Tania Douglas
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. Check out more TED Talks: The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: Like TED on Facebook: Subscribe to our channel:
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