Politics and Ethics

"Higher Education in the Digital Age" (edited by William G. Bowen) is divided into two sections. The first section includes adaptations of Bowen's presentations at The Tanner Lectures at Stanford University in 2012. The second section includes discussion responses from respected colleagues, and Bowen's response to the same.

The internet and cell phones have infiltrated every cranny of American workplaces, and digital technology has transformed vast numbers of American jobs.

Historically, the role of technology in the organisation has largely been about driving efficiency, but it is now evolving beyond that towards enhancing the capabilities of the workforce by becoming a collaborative partner. Among the technologies behind this important development are more natural human interfaces, wearable devices and smart machines.