Richard Watson , the author of “ Digital Vs Human , ” argues that it is problematic that Silicon Valley firms are predominantly run by young , white men . Watson cites research that indicates over 40 % of American adults rely on Facebook for news . Recent allegations of political bias in relation to “ trending topics ” are therefore important and indicate such companies need to be monitored and possibly regulated . The fact that such companies are lacking in gender , race , age , and ethnic diversity is also problematic if such companies “ are in the minority . ” Links between autism and technological talent could also indicate a potential risk that some of the products designed for mass use betray “ a general naiveté about human beings . ” It would certainly explain how Facebook continually offends its users, and may explain how some technology companies can’t see that an open, connected and copyright-free world isn’t necessarily better for everyone. Watson argues that this might explain tech companies ’ lack of understanding of the importance of technology .
Richard Watson , the author of “ Digital Vs Human , ” argues that it is problematic that Silicon Valley firms are predominantly run by young , white men . Watson cites research that indicates over 40 % of American adults rely on Facebook for news . Recent allegations of political bias in relation to “ trending topics ” are therefore important and indicate such companies need to be monitored and possibly regulated . The fact that such companies are lacking in gender , race , age , and ethnic diversity is also problematic if such companies “ are in the minority . ” Links between autism and technological talent could also indicate a potential risk that some of the products designed for mass use betray “ a general naiveté about human beings . ” Watson argues that this might explain tech companies ’ lack of understanding of the importance of technology .