Join us in first ever neuro nurture podcast. In our conversation, we'll explore how Dr Michael L. Best's insights into technology, connectivity, and global development intersect with brain science, caregiving technologies, and inclusive design for individuals with neurological divergence.
About the Guest
Dr. Michael L. Best is the Executive Director of the Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and a Professor in both the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and has held leadership roles as Director of Media Lab Asia in India and Head of the eDevelopment group at the MIT Media Lab. His research centres on how information and communication technologies (ICTs) — especially mobile phones, the internet, and online services — can transform social, economic, and political development, with a deep focus on low-income and low-infrastructure regions across Africa and Asia.