We often think of technology as something separate from us — something we use.
But in truth, technology is now part of us.
Electronics have become the invisible infrastructure that powers nearly every aspect of our lives — our hospitals, transportation systems, communications, energy grids, and even our personal health.

In this episode of Sense-Making Conversations, Andrea Sampson sits down with Dr. John W. Mitchell, President and CEO of the Global Electronics Association, to explore what it means to live in a world where electronics function as the nervous system of the future.

Together, they discuss:

How electronics moved from innovation to essential infrastructure

Why responsible design, ethics, and collaboration are key to global resilience

And how the human workforce — from engineers to educators — remains central to technology’s success.

John reminds us that the future of electronics is ultimately about the future of humanity: how we connect, collaborate, and care for the systems that connect us all.

If you’ve ever wondered what keeps our world running — and what happens when it stops — this conversation will give you a new way to see the power and fragility of our connected age.

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As the Global Electronics Association's president and CEO, Dr. John W. Mitchell leads the organization’s global operations and staff. He also assists the board of directors in developing and implementing the Board’s strategic vision and aspirational goals. He joined the Association in 2012 and has been instrumental in responding to an ever-changing business landscape to help its members achieve financial success and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Dr. Mitchell has focused the Association on delivering member value through efforts like creating innovative solutions that support standards development, building and growing industry-led education workforce programs, improving member relations, and advocating for pro-industry policies.

His most recent efforts have been focused on helping countries and other industries understand the criticality of having an electronics strategy for their continued growth, innovation, and advancement.

Inside the Nervous System of the Future with Dr. John W. Mitchell