Ethical Considerations in Persuasive Technology

The chapter explores the ethical implications of persuasive technology and its influence on society, drawing parallels to the speaker's background in studying persuasive technology at Stanford. It discusses the evolution of technology from positive applications to a competitive race for attention, highlighting the lack of a solid ethical framework in the tech industry. The conversation touches on asymmetric power dynamics, the impact of persuasive technology on billions of users, and concerns about government intervention in social media.