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#2076 - Aza Raskin & Tristan Harris

The Joe Rogan Experience

CHAPTER

The Dark Side of Optimization

This chapter explores the concept of narrow optimization in technology, particularly focusing on social media and AI, and its detrimental social outcomes like addiction and polarization. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need to reconsider the incentives behind AI development and the ethical responsibilities that come with technological advancements. It critically examines how engagement-driven algorithms influence user behavior and societal values, urging for a shift towards more constructive content curation and comprehensive regulations to mitigate negative impacts.

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