Tech Nation released findings today that showed that in 2016 UK digital tech investment reached £6.8 billion – 50% higher than any other European country.
They found that the UK is a world-leader when it come to investment in technology, digital skills and also creating services which were needed in their environments.
James Doc, co-leader of the Christian technology community Kingdom Code, spoke to Premier about how technology is already being used for the glory of God.
He first explained why ‘compassionate technology’ – that done to help people – is increasing: “It’s easier to see now the needs (of a community) because we’ve got so much better communication via this technology – the needs become more apparent and more obvious.”
James said that because technology is now so ubiquitous and easier to understand, society finds it: “easier to draw the connection between the needs and the technology.”
He added that technology is now cheaper to produce and make and explained two examples where he’s seen digital creativity meet the needs of people: “There’s this great product called ‘Two come together’, which is helping people with marriage counselling… this app basically helps a couple work though their marriage together.”
He described another piece of tech that is being created by a Christian: “I was having a coffee with someone a month ago and…
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