Covid-19 Has Made Us Slaves to Tech: Will We Ever Escape?
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For a long time, we tried to limit our screen time. But now we’ve gone all in. We’re living in isolation, more reliant than ever on technology for human connection. So let’s look at technology through a more philosophical lens: Are we now slaves to our devices? Could tech companies use the same persuasion tactics they use to get us to click... to help save lives? How will we balance protection and privacy? Aza Raskin is the co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology. There’s no one better to talk about the intersection of philosophy and technology. Aza returns to the show to chat with Laurie about the long-term ramifications of our newfound digital lives. ——————————————— Show Notes Reboot Facebook voter study GeoCities Doughnut Theory of Economics Figma Style Transfer: Photo, Text Xiaoice Replika Earth Species Project Songs of the Humpback Whale Invisibilia: Two Heartbeats A Minute First Contact: The Weaponization of Loneliness Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
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