Behruz Davletov

"cancer and aging can be regarded as two different manifestations of the same underlying process—namely, the accumulation of cellular damage"

At its inception between the 1960s and 1990s, the internet was imagined as a decentralized, horizontal and open space that would foster freedom and equality. Today, it is a collection of walled gardens, a hierarchical ecosystem ruled by a few gatekeepers who leverage access to data, attention and infrastructural capability to enclose users and... See more

"The second approach, which is where my focus has been with my organization All Tech Is Human, is aimed at altering the development of technology by creating career pathways to attract individuals who may not be in the traditional tech pipeline but who have important contributions to make. Our work is based on the belief that we can improve the... See more

"Distinguishing yourself in the field also requires embracing the inherent dynamism of this issue space. Things can change a lot, and quickly. The rate of technological change in the modern era is rapid and unceasing—changes that are reflected in the policy arena. If you’re going to keep up with the pace, you’ll not only have to consistently read... See more

"... we live in the most important century for humanity."

"The biggest drawback of any hosted solution is lack of freedom, and the potential for censorship. Not just for controversial content, sometimes major platforms make mistakes. Scaled moderation is almost always heavily automated, robots are not excellent judges of context and character."