The increasing impact of technology on society is undeniable. One might even say it is impossible to understand our current society without technology. It extends our abilities, performs tasks for us, and helps us to understand the world around us and the people in it. However, due to its possible impact on human behavior, technology cannot only be used to foster positive change. At Godot the understanding that the effect of technology depends on the intentions of its users plays a central role, as it aims to develop technology that contributes to a better society. To help us understand this aim Godot uses the concept ‘social technology’, which is defined as a humanity-centric technology that aims to enhance and facilitate emphatic human behavior and fosters a sense of connection. Therefore, Godot uses technology as a tool to encourage people  to work towards a common goal. With the human constantly at the center, Godot aims for responsible innovation – that means innovation not for the sake of an increase in efficiency or productivity but for enabling scopes of action for social and environmental sustainability. By using technology as an empathic tool that facilitates connection and participation, Godot enables collective transformation and positive long-term impact. 

Godot has a central focus on human behavior andits potential improvement through personalization. Humans and their behavior are immensely diverse, making the creation of an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported vital. Therefore, inclusivity is the second of Godot’s core values. Improved behavior can be achieved by giving every individual space for personal growth and respecting their autonomy. Part of recognizing this individuality is understanding people’s cognitive limitations and biases. Godot aims to develop technologies that can enhance people’s self-awareness and mental cognition and nudge them out of their comfort zones. This enables people to break their own biases and increases their abilities to better empathize with others, making the world a more inclusive place. Inclusivity for Godot does not just mean maximizing the different types of people that can benefit from the use of their technology, but that their technology is also accessible to everyone because it is easy to use. 

Godot utilizes AI technology to achieve their goals. AI technology, although already widely used in society, remains debated when it comes to social applications. Many aspects need to be considered to ensure correct ethical application. Especially in the case of Godot, where the goal is to target human behavior, these aspects need to be considered and trust needs to  be built amongst end-users. An important way to build trust is being transparent wherever possible, and this is therefore a core value of Godot. Godot will communicate transparency towards its users by making its intentions, processes and goals understandable and tangible. Users can assume transparency about data usage and collection. Furthermore, Godot makes the goal of their users visible to them. Hereby not just valuing the destination of its users, but also the journey.