Innovative Minds with Audrey Tang 唐鳳佮創新 #InnoMinds EP10 | Open Government & Data Ninja Pia Andrews
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Jul 15, 2022 Pia Andrews, Australian free software advocate and open government leader, discusses topics such as open source software development, the intersection of technology and politics, and designing for transparency and accountability in public service delivery.
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From Advocacy to Public Service
- Pia Andrews' frustration with government advocacy led her to work as a senior advisor.
- This experience sparked her passion for reforming the public sector.
Impact in Public vs. Private Sector
- Working in the public sector offers a larger scale of impact compared to the private sector.
- It provides opportunities to shape lives, improve equity, and create a more just world.
Liver Transplant Anecdote
- An older Indigenous woman was initially denied a liver transplant due to a computerized system.
- Appealing the decision led to a successful transplant, highlighting the need for human oversight in automated systems.