ABOUT
WHY THE BOOK WAS WRITTEN
This book is about personal discovery and societal change seen through the eyes of a number of experts. The book sets out to describe the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we have with the Covid-19 pandemic, a bigger disruptor than even technology itself, to change how we view health – and the steps we need to take to protect it as our greatest asset. The book describes how we can harness data to understand why Covid has impacted people in poor health and in deprived areas most, how to equip ourselves better and build resilience in time for the next pandemic, and live our best lives in a post-Covid-19 world.
FROM THE AUTHOR
With all the work I have been doing in AI, data, healthy ageing, and now in longevity, one key thing keeps coming up over and over again- the important role of citizens. Ultimately the public will shape the future. Normal people need to be brought more into the debate on how technology could be more powerfully deployed as a force for good, to cope far better when the next pandemic hits and until then, to help us live longer better. We all need to participate in decisions that could ultimately shape a better society- at all levels- whether individually for personal reasons, at a community level for civic duty or through votes at a national level. The book sets out the arguments for why we need a societal system more focused on social capital, more guided by values that matter most to us. The pandemic is showing how our health is our greatest asset- more than GDP. The book aims to educate, inform, inspire and catalyze action to improve health for all. It will hopefully motivate people to take more interest in critical issues affecting us: ethical use of technology, our role in data sharing, developing our own heath resilience and that of our communities.
ABOUT TINA WOODS (AUTHOR)
Tina Woods is a social entrepreneur and pioneer in health innovation – connecting science, government, business and academia to align thinking and take action – solving real world problems and capitalising on new opportunities amidst uncertainty and change. She is the Founder and CEO of Collider Health and Collider Science and Co-Founder and CEO of Longevity International that runs the All Party Parliamentary Group for Longevity.
ABOUT MELISSA REAM (CONSULTANT EDITOR)
Melissa Ream is a leading health and care strategist in the UK, leveraging user-driven design and artificial intelligence to design systems and support people to live healthier, longer lives.