Jon Gosier's Timeless TED Talk: Trickle Down Techonomics

Even though this TED Talk is a digital relic in the realm of cryptospeak, originating back in 2014 at TEDGlobal, Jon Gosier delivers a speech that remains perpetually relevant on the topic of trickle-down techonomics. I watched this TED Talk today, on 9/10/18, and was astounded by how nearly all the information remains profoundly applicable and significantly pertinent.

About Jon Gosier

Jon Gosier is a serial tech entrepreneur and an early-stage startup investor, earning recognition in Time Magazine's list of the "12 New Faces of Black Leadership".

At its core, this TED Talk shines a spotlight on how new technology can significantly exacerbate the lives of certain individuals.

Wait, technology making lives worse? That sounds implausible, right?

That's precisely what I believed prior to viewing this TED Talk. Yet, upon its completion, I found myself momentarily speechless. Jon artfully presents compelling arguments and educates his audience with harsh, difficult-to-digest realities. Among the topics covered, expect insights into how technology worsens the circumstances of less privileged individuals, the uneven distribution of technology, and how those on the technological forefront inadvertently widen the gap of financial and educational opportunities. Many of his assertions defy common intuition for those unfamiliar with life devoid of relatively updated technology.