The Negative Consequences of Technology and Social Media

This chapter explores the negative consequences of social media and the attention economy, including polarization, propaganda, disinformation, mental health crises, and threats to democracy. It also discusses the role of social media in hindering action on climate change, drawing parallels between the impact of AI on cognitive labor and the impact of oil on physical labor. The chapter reflects on the speaker's parents' perspectives on ergonomics and palliative care, which have influenced their work in creating projects centered on humane technology.