Khalil Ramadi
Civic Technologist | Building Tech for Social Good
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Khalil Ramadi is a civic technologist and social entrepreneur dedicated to using technology to drive positive social impact. As the founder of Civic Labs, he has developed award-winning civic engagement platforms that empower underserved communities.
Ramadi's work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and Forbes, showcasing how data and digital tools can make government more transparent and responsive. His keynotes inspire audiences to harness the power of technology for the greater good, creating a more equitable and participatory future.
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Electronic pills that could transform how we treat disease
Could a small jolt of electricity to your gut help treat chronic diseases? Medical hacker and TED Fellow Khalil Ramadi is developing a new, noninvasive therapy that could treat diseases like diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's with an electronic pill. More targeted than a traditional pill and less invasive than surgery, these micro-devices contain electronics that deliver "bionudges" -- bursts of electrical or chemical stimuli -- to the gut, potentially helping control appetite, aid digestion, regulate hormones -- and even stimulate happiness in the brain.
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