To design better tech, understand context

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May 3, 2018 Today's TED Talk To design better tech, understand context 08:34 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 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. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Let's redesign the medical experience! An exploration of what it would like if the medical industry practiced a more patient-first mentality. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 1:09:02 A NEW PODCAST FROM TED How many stories can one song tell us? Listen to Jorge Drexler speak about poetry, music and identity in this week's episode of TED en Español, TED's first Spanish-language podcast. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn or wherever you listen. Listen now »     Download the TED app

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