The next generation of digital makers | Philip Colligan | TEDxOpenUniversity

We live in a world that is being transformed by digital technologies at an unprecedented speed. Like previous waves of technological innovation, the digital revolution brings enormous potential to make life better, more meaningful, and more sustainable. It also has the potential to leave people behind, increase divisions, and make life on planet earth significantly worse. Philip Colligan leads the Raspberry Pi Foundation, a non-profit organisation that is at the forefront of a global movement to equip young people with the skills and confidence to use digital technologies to solve the problems that they care about. In this talk, he will introduce us to the next generation of digital makers. Chief Executive of Raspberry Pi Foundation. Formerly Nesta, with a background in national and local government, and a track record of setting up and growing social purpose businesses. Welsh. Father. Craft cider maker. School Governor. Scout volunteer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx