BWNS: New Statement by BIC Underscores Moral Dimensions of Technology

This video from the Baha’i World News Service (BWNS) describes how a new statement by the Baha’i International Community (BIC) on the role of digital technologies in the advancement of civilization has been presented to the 59th session of the UN Commission for Social Development, which concludes 17 February.

You can read the full Baha’i World News Service article here: New statement by BIC underscores moral dimensions of technology

You can read the full statement “Reflections of Our Values: Digital Technologies and a Just Transition” in full here.

You can find out more about the BIC by visiting its website: www.bic.org

We have also shared audio readings of two BIC statements here on Baha’i Blog:

• Beyond Mere Economics – A Moral Inquiry Into the Roots of Empowerment
• Toward Prosperity: The Role of Women & Men in Building a Flourishing World Civilization

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