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?
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Show Notes
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.
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