S4.Ep9: Lia Leffland

About this episode

Lia Leffland discusses the intersection of technology, empathy, and sustainability with host Shannon Olsson.

This month, we bring you a powerful conversation at the crossroads of technology, empathy, sustainability, and human choice. Lia Leffland, Managing Director of the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV), joins Shannon Olsson to reflect on the shared responsibility we all carry in shaping the future of technology. Together, they explore how humane choices can guide innovation—and why science and technology must work hand in hand with the humanities and social sciences to ensure that the innovations of tomorrow are rooted in human values. We deeply value the voices of women leaders on our platform—voices that speak of power, sustainability, kindness, and hope. This episode, in particular, underscores the significance of humane intentions in technology and leadership—a powerful reminder worth reflecting on.

People in this episode

Host: Shannon Olsson

Guest: Lia Leffland

Topics covered

• technology
• empathy
• sustainability
• human choice
• innovation
• human values

Keywords

• technology
• empathy
• sustainability
• human choice
• innovation
• human values
• women leaders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Danish Academy of Technical Sciences

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