“Toyama’s research reminds us that there are few one-size-fits-all solutions. If technology is going to improve the lives of the world’s poorest, it must be grounded in a deep understanding of human behavior and an appreciation for cultural differences.”

— Bill Gates

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Creating Technology Solutions that are Appropriate Given the System Context - The W. Edwards Deming Institute

By John Hunter, founder of CuriousCat.com. Kentaro Toyama's presentation at the 2016 Annual Deming Institute Conference - Geek Heresy: Technology's Law of Amplification From the website for Kentaro's book, Geek Heresy “Toyama’s research reminds us that there are few one-size-fits-all solutions. If technology is going to improve the lives of…

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