“The social fragmentation our society is experiencing shows up first in the fraying of [our social support] networks. Innovation is necessary to address the structural challenges of social disconnection, exclusion, and isolation that are leading to the mass experiences of loneliness, trauma, and despair—but whether or not technology can be a positive, powerful force to that end remains to be seen and, in fact, currently is a big part of the problem…. The critical question is, How can we ensure that innovations in technology are rooted in equity and become tools for justice, empowerment, and wellbeing, including in our healthcare systems?”

by Kenneth S. Thompson