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What is Humane Technology?
Humane Technology is the practice of designing digital tools and systems that prioritize human well-being, ethical integrity, and meaningful connection. It emphasizes creating technology that respects attention, fosters collaboration, and enhances human flourishing rather than exploiting vulnerabilities for profit or engagement.
Humane Technology is about imagining and building a future where technology enhances life—not dominates it. By addressing the social, psychological, and ethical implications of digital tools, humane tech seeks to create a healthier, more resilient digital ecosystem that serves people and communities first.
Our Principles
Minimizing harm
Reducing digital distractions, manipulation, and negative externalities in technology use.
Empowering users
Promoting creativity, agency, and joy while enabling individuals to make intentional choices.
Fostering accountability
Ensuring transparency and ethical responsibility in how technology is developed and deployed.
Enhancing human connection
Supporting relationships, community-building, and shared understanding in a digital age.
Empower your organization with Humane Tech
Enhance User Well-being
Design tech that respects attention, fostering healthier, more engaged user experiences.
Drive Ethical Innovation
Align products with values, ensuring long-term success and societal trust in technology.
Mitigate Unseen Risks
Identify and address blind spots to prevent negative impacts and enhance product resilience.
Incorporate humane tech into your product
Get ahead of the curve
"I think this is super interesting... It’s important to teach people better how to evaluate ChatGPT, because realistically, most don’t know. Valuable considerations for product design."
"I really appreciate your time and how thorough and interesting this is. There’s a lot of potential here, and I think these ideas about humane technology, like better guiding users and improving understanding, align with broader design challenges we face in AI."
Events
Join us for inspiring conversations and meaningful gatherings that explore how we can shape a more humane future for technology—together. Everyone’s voice matters, and we’d love to have you with us.
“Unlike other working events, where you essentially end up telling your story 10 times, you actually have something to work on together instead of just talking about yourself. Each time I attend, someone comes up with some interesting idea that I would have never thought of!”
“What I learned today was that a bunch of random people learning about humane design can actually very quickly come up with some great ideas.”
Resources
Thoughtful explorations of how technology shapes our lives and how we can make it more humane.
Tech Can’t Save Us: Building humane technology with Erika Anderson
Inside the Workflow: A Conversation with Erika Anderson, Chief Customer Officer at Storytell.ai
How to get involved
The best way to get involved is to attend an event. But you can also join us on Slack or take the CHT’s foundational course.
Resources for a Humane Digital Future
Discover tools, guides, and insights to build technology that respects humanity and our shared values.
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Humane Tech at Storytell.ai
Discover how Storytell.ai integrates humane technology into its operations:
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About Erika Anderson
Erika Anderson is the founder of Building Humane Tech, an initiative dedicated to reshaping technology to prioritize human well-being, ethical responsibility, and meaningful connection. Through her work as a writer, facilitator, and Co-Founder at Storytell, Erika helps envision and create a digital world where empathy, collaboration, and accountability take center stage.
