I took a long break from this journal which I started in 2006. My last entry was in May 2020 (below) on some thoughts on the Great Reset. The COVID-19 pandemic went viral causing millions of deaths globally and affected everyone, how we live, work, think and interact with each other.
Fast forward, 18 months passed and now vaccines are available, though not equally accessible for all. Governments and companies have started to experiment to live with the pandemic as it is far from over. Tokyo Olympics has begun with no spectators. It is perhaps a sensible time to reflect upon what has changed, what we learned, and how should we carry on forward.
One of the biggest changes to our lives (how we live, work, think, feel and interact) is that we have gone much more digital. Massive acceleration of digital adoption. e-commerce, remote working, e-learning, telemedicine. There are many positives and new opportunities but we have to find ways that the benefits of going digital also reach the last mile.
People, as well as organizations, have been forced to understand the importance of natural capital, our planet, climate crisis, diversity, and inequality. What can we do as an individual or as a company or as a country? At least we are seeing a vast range of initiatives that are trying to crowdsource solutions for the climate, sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and inequality.
When thinking of where we are heading which should be a better world, it would be imperative to emphasize how we use, harness, and develop technology for all, in a human-centric way through a broad collaboration from all sectors and parties.
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