Misinformation can result in dire consequences, as demonstrated by the absurd conspiracy theory blaming 5G networks for COVID-19, which resulted in some 5G cell towers being vandalised by concerned individuals.
NO NEED TO HAVE ENCYCLOPAEDIC TECH KNOWLEDGE
According to Harvard professor Tsedal Neeley, the minimum level of digital fluency required to succeed in a digital context is 30 per cent, which was inspired by how non-native English speakers only need 30 per cent of what a native speaker has to fully contribute and participate in a global organisation.
This logic could be extended to determine precisely what leaders need to understand about the tech ecosystem to make well-informed decisions regarding data, devices, and technology’s role in the larger society.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate. Wise leaders need to be aware that they do not necessarily know everything. It is more important that leaders know to seek out the right experts who may have that encyclopaedic knowledge.
To resolve such issues, Israel’s government established the Office of the Chief Scientist in 1965, which was then renamed as the Israel Innovation Authority. In addition, many ministries have their own chief scientist, whose responsibilities include offering scientific consultation, recommending fields of national priority, overseeing an extensive team of scientists and more. No surprise that Israel is among the most technologically advanced countries in the world.
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