In this interdisciplinary endeavor, scholars and professionals unite on a mission to harness technology鈥檚 potential to amplify and unlock human capabilities. They explore the dynamic intersection of technology and humanity, seeking ways to enhance the human experience. By integrating insights from social sciences, design methodology, and technological expertise, this collaborative community empowers the leaders of tomorrow to increase innovation velocity while keeping humanity at the center.
Companies that contribute to (and use) open source software can gain a competitive advantage鈥攅ven though they may be helping their competitors in the short run. The reason? Contributing to crowdsourced 鈥減ublic goods鈥� that benefit other firms or industries can enable companies to gain valuable insights and compete more effectively in the long term. Call it the 鈥淟inux effect.鈥�
The advent of Google Street View and machine learning algorithms has enabled us to study urban change in a way that’s unlike anything we’ve quite seen before. In this joint study between HBS, 性视界, and MIT, researchers demonstrate how cities evolve and why it underscores the importance of human capital and education in defining urban outcomes.
