Asa is a co founder of the earth species project, or e s pnd Han. Its goal is use the latest in machine learning to decode the language of non human species. Can we shift the way that we think about ourselves and our relationship to the rest of the planet? And i don't know if it'll work. It's hard because sometimes people look to you for certainty. So if you're going to be forthcoming about your doubt, how do you kind of doing that in a responsible way? I mean, that's also what's amazing about danella, though. Here's my framework. And i don’t know, i don'tknow.
Renowned quantum physicist Richard Feynman once wrote, "It is our capacity to doubt that will determine the future of civilization."
In that spirit, this episode is a little different – because we're talking openly about our doubts, with you, our listeners. It's also different because it’s hosted by our Executive Producer Stephanie Lepp, with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin in the hot seats.
How have we evolved our understanding of our social media predicament? How has that evolution inspired us to question the work we do at Center for Humane Technology? Join us as we say those three magic words — I don't know — and yet pursue our mission to the best of our ability.
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CHT's forthcoming course on how to build technology that protects our well-being, minimizes unforeseen consequences, and builds our collective capacity to address humanity's urgent challenges