# Science, Technology, and Citizenship - Tokyo 2024

- Channel: [Funding the Commons](https://streameth.org/funding_the_commons)
- Date: 2024-10-07
- Duration: 20:15
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-Ku6GjwE1JxM
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku6GjwE1JxM

## Description

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Science, Technology, and Citizenship

Miley Takesada explored how civic tech and citizen science have enhanced community engagement in Japan. She highlighted how technology empowers citizens in governance and problem-solving, fostering a decentralized society. The talk emphasized the potential of collaborative technology to drive innovation and social change.

Speaker:
Miley Takesada: Code for Japan

This conference session was held at the United Nations University, Tokyo, as part of the 10th edition of Funding the Commons.

Learn more at https://www.fundingthecommons.io