Martha Lane Fox on safeguarding the UK's digital future

The video discusses three major crises: infrastructure, gender imbalance in tech, and skills shortage. It highlights the need for government intervention to improve digital infrastructure, address gender disparities, and enhance digital skills. The speaker emphasizes the success of South Korea's infrastructure and the importance of balanced representation in tech industries.

What is one of the main reasons the speaker believes South Korea excels in productivity?

• Their strong cultural heritage

• Their super fast digital infrastructure

• Their focus on education

• Their large population

According to the speaker, what is the current state of gender representation in the tech industry?

• It is better than in Parliament

• It is equal to that in Parliament

• It is worse than in Parliament

• It is improving steadily

Why does the speaker consider the gender imbalance in tech a disaster?

• It leads to higher unemployment

• It results in worse product design and power distribution

• It causes economic inflation

• It increases competition in the industry

What does the speaker identify as a major issue in the broader skills crisis?

• Over-reliance on traditional skills

• Excessive focus on big tech companies

• Insufficient coding and digital skills

• Lack of interest in technology

What does the speaker suggest the government should do to address the skills crisis?

• Reduce funding for tech education

• Increase taxes on tech companies

• Focus on improving digital skills without involving big tech

• Encourage more traditional job roles