Written in 2018, Untethered is a 20-minute introduction to the causes and consequences of social isolation. Written for philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, it describes key fronts in the fight for a future beyond isolation, segregation, and polarization -- a fight in which you play a vital role.
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David T. Hsu is a Senior Director of Programs at Omidyar Network, the social change venture established by philanthropists Pam and Pierre Omidyar. A strategist, community builder, and political scientist with 20 years of cross-sector experience, he leads cultural and coalition-building efforts to promote wise societal governance of digital technology.
David managed the "Building Cultures of Belonging" portfolio team and was part of the firm's Exploration and Future Sensing unit. He previously worked at the Hollywood-based impact consultancy Propper Daley, community organizing startup NationBuilder, University of Pennsylvania, and the tech section of the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division. He wrote “Untethered: A Primer on Social Isolation” and speaks on human flourishing in the digital age.
David holds a Ph.D. in Politics (international political economy) from Princeton University and B.A. from Duke. He is board chair at Inclusive Action and vice chair at CoGenerate.
