Jan Chipchase: The anthropology of mobile phones

The video explores human behavioral research and its application to future design, focusing on global connectivity and cultural insights. It examines essential items people carry, like keys, money, and mobile phones, and their role in survival and adaptation. The discussion extends to delegation strategies among illiterate populations and innovative money transfer methods in Uganda. Street-level innovation challenges traditional design norms, while mobile identity and global connectivity reshape cultural perceptions. The presentation concludes with the implications of a connected world and the need to embrace diverse perspectives.

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