S3. Rethinking Big/Tech: Human-centered Regulation

Is the inevitability of tech-driven legislation a foregone conclusion? Dive into our latest podcast episode "Challenging Inevitability" for a compelling discussion on reshaping tech policy through human-centric approaches. 🎧 In this insightful discussion, Dr. Hannah Smith of the UWA Tech and Policy Lab and UWA Law School sheds light on crafting technology regulations with public interest at the core. Discover the transformative power of inclusive legislative processes and the crucial role of citizen participation in establishing norms that resonate with societal values. We explore the pivotal influence of major tech entities on policy-making and the imperative of fostering a legislative ecosystem that is transparent, participatory, and reflective of the community's aspirations. Dr. Smith points to successful models like V Taiwan, showcasing the tangible benefits of integrating citizen voices in governance. 🌐 Join us in this thought-provoking journey to unravel the complexities of adapting participatory models across diverse cultural landscapes, emphasizing the significance of iterative, citizen-focused frameworks in lawmaking. This episode, a part of the "Rethinking Big Tech" series by Copenhagen Legal Tech Lab, is not just a conversation but an invitation to reimagine the future of tech policy. Thanks to UWA Tech & Policy Lab, University of WA, and the University of Copenhagen for facilitating this enlightening discussion. A big thanks again to UWA Tech & Policy Lab Directors Julia Powles and Jacqueline Alderson for their leadership of the Lab’s research program and for making this season possible. Supported by the Carlsberg Foundation and Independent Research Fund Denmark.