STRATEGY
10 fundamental shifts accelerated by COVID-19
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The novel coronavirus has prompted rapid, large-scale shifts in work, business, education, and society. While it feels like these changes are sudden, most have been happening in slow motion for some time. They are just accelerated in the face of a crisis. While we are rightfully focused on the urgent need to slow the spread of the virus and survive the pandemic, we shouldn’t lose sight of longer-term social and economic impacts.
As we rewrite the rules for our new future in real time, we should do so thoughtfully. That means understanding our previous assumptions and how the current moment is upending them — and collectively deciding what is worth bringing with us into the post-pandemic future. It’s not difficult to imagine that the overnight shift to remote work and online learning will spark profound changes to business and education. But that’s not all.
This week, we examine 10 shifts — already in progress — that have been accelerated by a global pandemic.
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Our COVID-19 open innovation index now lists more than 100 initiatives. The CovidX digest includes a daily roundup of new additions — as well as resources and opportunities for healthcare workers, funders, innovators, and policymakers. Sign up to receive daily updates.
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The “world’s largest hackathon” begins today. Will the pursuit of grassroots solutions to the COVID-19 crisis result in a new wave of innovation?
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The coronavirus pandemic has generated a “diverse spectrum of emotional responses.” InVibe is using speech emotion recognition technology and expert language analysis to track the shared global experience.
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If you’re fortunate enough to be working from home right now, you’re part of the “Great Remote Work Experiment.” Julie Zhuo offers tips for managing remotely.
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DifferentFunds’ DeepTech Investing Report 2020 reviews the state of frontier technology and the potential to solve some of the 21st century’s greatest challenges.
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“An increasing number of technologists are ... building machine learning algorithms and organizations that prioritize ethics and fairness.” On April 15, General Assembly and Trix are hosting a virtual panel discussion on AI ethics and diversity in AI.
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Cool jobs & opportunities
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking for a Health Communications Specialist (various possible locations).
Facebook is hiring a Safety Policy Manager, Women's Safety in Menlo Park, California.
The Ford Foundation is recruiting a Project Director in New York.
NYU Langone Health is hiring a Senior Digital Writer/Editor in New York.
California’s Office of Digital Innovation is looking for mid-to-senior level people in several digital service disciplines. Complete the interest form to find out about upcoming opportunities.
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