Let's demand technology that serves us, not advertising.
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people want to change the industry
people want to change the industry
Technology is hijacking our minds.
Advertising-fueled technology companies are trapped in a race to get our attention.
We as individuals can try to use our devices more responsibly, but it's our willpower against hundreds of engineers who are paid to keep us glued to the screen:
- YouTube autoplays more videos to keep us from leaving.
- Instagram shows new likes one at a time, to keep us checking for more.
- Facebook wants to show whatever keeps us scrolling.
- Snapchat turns conversations into streaks we don't want to lose.
- Our media turns events into breaking news to keep us watching.
These are not neutral tools.
They are part of a system designed to keep us hooked.
But it's changing the fabric of society.
It's changing political discourse.
It's changing our children.
They are part of a system designed to keep us hooked.
But it's changing the fabric of society.
It's changing political discourse.
It's changing our children.
The answer isn't to abandon technology.
The answer is to change the technology industry to put our best interests first.
The answer is to change the technology industry to put our best interests first.
60 Minutes: "Brain Hacking" with former Google design ethicist Tristan Harris.
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