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Tech's Lost Compass: Manifesto Aims to Restore Values
5 Dec
Summary
- A new manifesto seeks to recenter Silicon Valley on lost values.
- It responds to growing concerns about profit over people in tech.
- The document invites technologists to actively promote its principles.
A new initiative, "The Resonant Computing Manifesto," aims to steer Silicon Valley back toward its founding ideals. Techdirt editor Mike Masnick and Common Tools CEO Alex Komoroske are spearheading this effort, responding to a perceived industry-wide shift prioritizing profits over people.
Komoroske, who previously worked at Google, expressed discomfort with this trend, recalling experiences where user well-being was disregarded in favor of revenue. The manifesto, developed by a group of concerned technologists, proposes a set of principles designed to restore a sense of positive impact and societal benefit to innovation.
This manifesto serves as a call to action, encouraging technologists to sign and actively promote its values. It emerged from informal discussions and retreats, with generative AI being a key topic of foresight. The group seeks to foster a community where shared input refines these principles, echoing a desire for a more conscientious and value-driven tech future.
