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Reimagining technology – and talking to animals – with Aza Raskin
ReThinking
Unintended Consequences of the Attention Economy
The chapter explores the origins of infinite scroll, detailing how it was designed to enhance user experience but was later exploited by the attention economy. It discusses the negative impacts of prioritizing engagement over well-being, touching on issues like doom scrolling, polarization, and democratic backslides. The conversation highlights the need for systemic change to create a healthier digital environment and proposes solutions like scorecard evaluations and latency sanctions for tech companies.
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