Deliberate Intervention - by Alexandra Schmidt (Paperback)

About the Book

"When technology moves so fast that regulation can't keep up, people's lives and livelihoods are put in jeopardy. Designers and engineers often react by creating ad hoc policies that might lead to even bigger problems. Deliberate Intervention shows designers and policymakers alike how to work together proactively to create tools and rules that truly serve the public interest."--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

When technology moves so fast that regulation can't keep up, people's lives and livelihoods are put in jeopardy. Designers and engineers often react by creating ad hoc policies that might lead to even bigger problems.

Deliberate Intervention shows designers and policymakers alike how to work together proactively to create tools and rules that truly serve the public interest.

Review Quotes

"Deliberate Intervention is an absolute must-read for any citizen designer."
--Lisa Baskett, Healthcare Design Strategist

"Deliberate Intervention is an important resource for people in civic tech looking to navigate the complex relationships between policy, design, and technology. I wish it had existed earlier in my career!"

--Eddie Tejeda, Civic Technologist and Engineering Director

"Essential reading for those who want to help their organization become more effective while making the world a better place."

--Theo Linnemann, Computer Scientist and Technology Evangelist

"For anyone who shapes or regulates new products, reading Deliberate Intervention is a step toward doing good by designing well."
--Conor Friedersdorf, Staff Writer, The Atlantic