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4 – Behaviour Change and Control

This Is Technology Ethics

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Philosophy Meets Self-Help

This chapter examines the rise of self-help literature influenced by ancient philosophies, focusing on behavior change and the role of motivation. Using the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as a case study, it discusses how social phenomena and philosophical insights can shape our engagement and willpower.

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