

4 – Behaviour Change and Control
Oct 10, 2023
Brett Frischmann, a renowned scholar at the intersection of technology and behavior change, joins Evan Selinger, an expert on technology's societal impacts. They discuss how technology influences both individual behavior and societal norms, questioning whether we control technology or vice versa. The conversation covers the ethical dimensions of self-help and behavior modification, examining tools designed to foster habit change, while also raising concerns about autonomy and privacy. Their insights weave through philosophy's role in understanding behavior in the digital age.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Behavior Change
01:44 • 6min
Exploring Ethical Dimensions of Self-Optimization in Behavior Change
08:09 • 3min
Philosophy Meets Self-Help
10:57 • 11min
Technology's Role in Behavior Change
21:47 • 14min
Exploring Technologies for Behavior Modification
35:40 • 2min
The Dynamics of Control
37:26 • 27min
Technological Control vs. Autonomy
01:04:11 • 17min