The Revolutionary Microscopes Powering Global Tech Equality with Richard Bowman

About this episode

Richard Bowman discusses the impact of open licensing and frugal tech on global tech equality.

Why do we often overlook the transformative power of open licensing in technology? Richard Bowman, a researcher and advocate for open source innovation, reveals how open licensing and frugal tech principles are not just ideas but powerful tools for global change. In this episode, we delve into Richard's journey from developing innovative microscopy to championing open source scientific hardware that challenges traditional tech ownership and promotes accessibility. Discover how these principle...

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Hosts: Dr Kerry McInerney, Dr Eleanor Drage

Guest: Richard Bowman

Topics covered

• open licensing
• technology
• global change
• microscopy
• open source
• accessibility

Keywords

• open licensing
• frugal tech
• microscopy
• open source
• scientific hardware
• technology ownership
• accessibility

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