Today I finished my MOOC “Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century” from the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virgina, on Coursera. Although it’s not a credit course, I’m happy with my 94% grade!
As part of my application to the Hertie School of Governance’s MPP in Public Policy, I also applied to their Digital Governance Scholarship. I am proud to announce that I was successful in my application and I am a 2022 Hertie Digital Governance Scholar 🥳. Below is the essay I wrote for the application. It’s a thorny topic, regulation, and my thesis definitely is restrictive. Ultimately I think that regulation requires a push/pull from the private sector and the public sector, but that governance through law is imperative. Self-regulation is suitable in some situations, but not all. And, when it comes to the gig economy — labour law reform is also necessary.
Cathy O’Neils book is an overview of the math models that power algorithims, and how they can be used to perpuate inequality. I argue the book is best for the uninitiated.
Are social media platforms the best place for brands to build their communities?
This post was originally written for Fawcett Society as part of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science campaign. The UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science is 11th February this year. The day draws attention to the significant gender gap which persists at all levels of STEM disciplines all …
Being the only black face in the room is difficult. Here’s why I sought out spaces where I felt at home. I’ve always been aware that I’m black. I’ve also always been aware from a young age, that being black meant I was different, and incidents told me this wasn’t a “good” thing. My parents …
This post was originally published on Noteworthy — The Journal. I never used to frequent Product Hunt as much as as I do now. Arguably, I’m part of its target audience: I work as a marketer; I work for a software company; I have entrepreneurial goals, and I love finding interesting products/sites/apps. Despite all this, …