Peter Haas
Anthropologist | Advancing Human Potential Through Technology
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Peter Haas is an anthropologist whose pioneering research explores how emerging technologies can enhance human capacities. As a TED speaker, his talks have reached millions, sharing insights on the social impact of AI, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge innovations.
Haas currently leads the Anthropology of Technology Lab at the University of Chicago, where he partners with global companies to design human-centered technology solutions. His keynotes provide audiences with a forward-looking, interdisciplinary perspective on the future of human-machine interaction.
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When bad engineering makes a natural disaster even worse
What did the world learn from the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010? That shoddy buildings and bad planning can make a terrible situation even worse. "Haiti was not a natural disaster," says TED Fellow Peter Haas. "It was a disaster of engineering." The solution: Help builders on the ground get trained in modern engineering practices, so they can rebuild their country stronger, brick by brick.
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