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Cyborg Anthropologist and Author | Expert on Technology and Humanity | Speaker on Innovation

Amber Case Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Cyborg Anthropologist and Author | Expert on Technology and Humanity | Speaker on Innovation

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Speaking Fee:
$50,000 to $75,000

Travels From:
PDX - Portland, OR

Primary Topic Category:
Technology

Secondary Topic Category:
Futurists

 

Amber Case Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Amber Case is a prominent keynote speaker and expert in the fields of cyborg anthropology and calm technology. She explores the interaction between humans and technology, advocating for technology that respects human attention and promotes calmness. Amber is the author of "Calm Technology" and has given notable talks at SXSW and TED. She is also a research fellow at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and MIT's Center for Civic Media.

Amber Case is a user experience designer and cyborg anthropologist who delves into the interaction between humans and technology. She is renowned for her work on calm technology, a concept that promotes technology designed to require minimal user attention. Case's influential TED talk, "We are all cyborgs now," has garnered over a million views, highlighting her ability to communicate complex technological concepts to a broad audience. Case is a research fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and has served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Center for Civic Media. She has authored several books, including "Calm Technology" and "An Illustrated Dictionary of Cyborg Anthropology," which explore how technology can seamlessly integrate into our lives without overwhelming us. Throughout her career, Amber has been recognized for her contributions to technology and design. She was named one of National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers and has been listed among Inc. Magazine’s 30 under 30 and Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology. Additionally, she co-founded Geoloqi, a location-based software company that was acquired by Esri in 2012, and founded CyborgCamp, an unconference focused on the future of humans and computers. Amber Case continues to influence the tech world with her forward-thinking insights and practical approaches to human-centered technology design. She is an advocate for creating technology that enhances human capabilities while promoting peace and mindfulness in its use.
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