Name: Why tech needs the humanities
Uploaded: 2018-05-01T14:39:54Z
Duration: 11 min 2 s
Description: If you want to build a team of innovative problem-solvers, you should value the humanities just as much as the sciences, says entrepreneur Eric Berridge. He shares why tech companies should look beyond STEM graduates for new hires -- and how people with backgrounds in the arts and humanities can bring creativity and insight to technical workplaces.

If you want to build a team of innovative problem-solvers, you should value the humanities just as much as the sciences, says entrepreneur Eric Berridge. He shares why tech companies should look beyond STEM graduates for new hires -- and how people with backgrounds in the arts and humanities can bring creativity and insight to technical workplaces.

Eric Berridge: Why tech needs the humanities

Why tech needs the humanities

A casual bar conversation led to hiring a bartender with no tech background, transforming a business and challenging STEM norms.

By valuing diverse skills beyond STEM, a tech company grew exponentially, proving the power of blending humanities with technology.

The push for STEM overlooks the humanities' role in tech innovation, missing out on critical skills like critical thinking and creativity.