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Opener: Past, Present, and Future—Closing the Racial Divide in Design Teams

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Opener: Past, Present, and Future—Closing the Racial Divide in Design Teams

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Thursday, October 22, 2020 • DesignOps Summit 2020
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Opener: Past, Present, and Future—Closing the Racial Divide in Design Teams
Speakers: Vincent Brathwaite
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Summary

The 2019 design census states that 3% of the design industry are African American/Black designers while 71% are White/Caucasian. Anthropologists Audrey and Brian Smedley wrote “Race in the American mind was and is a statement about profound and unbridgeable differences…It conveys the meaning of social distance that cannot be transcended.” Racism is divisive and destructive. DesignOps practitioners often find themselves facilitating difficult conversations, pointing out disparities, and creating safe environments for teams to do their best work. So, how do we as practitioners remain resilient when faced with the complexities of racism within our organizations? The goal of this talk is to provide a protocol in which design leaders can engage uncomfortable conversations to help teams become more inclusive. We will explore an often overlooked yet valuable source to ensure the future effectiveness of our design practice, black youth. Listen to Vincent on the Rosenfeld Review podcast.

Key Insights

  • AI can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and speed by analyzing vast datasets.

  • Personalized medicine will become more achievable through AI's data-driven insights.

  • Ethical considerations are crucial in AI deployment to prevent biases and ensure fairness.

  • Data privacy must be prioritized in health tech innovations to safeguard patient information.

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for responsible AI development in healthcare.

Notable Quotes

"AI possesses the potential to elevate healthcare diagnostics to unprecedented heights."

"We cannot ignore the ethical implications that come with the power of AI."

"Every innovation carries responsibility; we must tread carefully with AI in health."

"The future of medicine will be written in algorithms if we let it."

"Collaboration among technologists, ethicists, and healthcare professionals is key."

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