Mindful Value Creation and Destruction

In the digital economy, data is regarded a critical resource for value creation, while digital technologies are reshaping how values are reflected and enacted in society. This transformation demands new frameworks for understanding both value creation and destruction. Yet, research in HCI reveals that these processes are far more complex than simple resource exploitation, posing significant theoretical and practical challenges. In this one-day, in-person workshop, we aim to deepen our understanding of the complexities of design practice, while envisioning the future of mindful value destruction in human-data interaction. Our goal is to provide an unapologetically honest platform for broader public discourse on the real societal, ethical and environmental impact of design and its unintended consequences.