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To read: Rest of World
To read: Rest of World
We document what happens when technology, culture and the human experience collide, in places that are typically overlooked and underestimated. We believe the story about technology is as big as the world that’s using it, and that everyone — from those building technology to those using it — can benefit from a broader global perspective.
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A note on our name: If you don’t recognize it, “rest of world” is a ridiculous corporate term commonly used in global business operations. It’s a catch-all phrase that means, basically, “everyone else.” And it generally represents billions of people outside of the Western world. We know that their stories matter. The term “rest of world” is a symptom of a larger problem: a Western-centric worldview that leaves innumerable insights, opportunities and complexity out of the conversation.
I’ve come across so many great stories on here since I subscribed via RSS. Here is a small handful of the more recent articles I’ve enjoyed:
- Meet the women starting unauthorized Shein boutiques across Mexico
- Would you geotag your home for your government? 50 million Indians did
- How football shirts chart the rise and fall of tech giants
- Scooters and 3-wheelers are really what’s driving an EV revolution
- “Our main demand is not to get killed”: Mexican women find safety in location-tracking Facebook groups