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Should I let my company put a chip in my hand?

Advice For And From The Future

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Ethical Considerations of Implanting Chips in Employees' Hands

This chapter explores the ethical implications of companies implanting chips in employees' hands, discussing issues around labor autonomy, corporate surveillance, and power dynamics. It examines the trend of quantifying employees as data points to optimize productivity, the consequences of dehumanizing workers, and the impact on industries like call centers and content moderation. The conversation also touches on the importance of downtime, collaboration, and the negative effects of turning employees into mere data points, particularly for non-neurotypical individuals and creative industries.

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