If you still think tech is neutral, you're delusional. Each and every software is created with a purpose in mind, and almost none have your best interests at heart
Likewise, when tech alters behaviour, it also alters lives. Is yours changing in a positive way?
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The people behind these technologies are not bad. Just like the people who ax down trees and endanger orangutangs in south-east asia, and those who buy clothes made in sweatshops... All are simply adapting to the current system thats in place. All are trying to survive
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Still, this doesn't absolve anyone of responsibility. Tech can be suited to the better aspects of humanity. Check out
@HumaneTech_ and the wonderful work they're doing. Check out@tristanharris too. Inspirational bunchShow this thread -
Do you think Zuckerberg likes controversy? Do you think he sits at home relishing in the fact that people are being polarised and zombified left right and center? I don't think so. He's just a man, like the rest of us. He does what he has to to earn a dollar.
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The advertising that earns it is getting more and more worrisome every day. Are advertising companies to blame? No, they simply have to keep up with the competition. And as a result, they now have to surveil millions of people and curate accurate profiles based on hordes of data
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I feel like we can do better... Reorganise the way we live through anti-rivalrous services for all (thanks
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