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ReThinking

Reimagining technology – and talking to animals – with Aza Raskin

May 14, 2024
42:40
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Aza Raskin, co-founder of the Center For Humane Technology and president of Earth Species Project, discusses the ethical use of technology, AI's impact on society, communication with non-human species, and the need for governments to rethink technology. He explores the unintended consequences of the attention economy and the challenges of enhancing human forecasting abilities to navigate the AI future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Negative consequences of technology design with unintended consequences
  • Need for ethical governance in AI development to prevent unforeseen harms

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Challenges of Designing Infinite Scroll

Aza Raskin, a tech pioneer, reflects on creating infinite scroll, initially aimed at enhancing user experience but later led to negative consequences in social media. He highlights how positive intentions can be overshadowed by perverse incentives in technology, exemplifying the dangers of unintended consequences in design and the responsibility that comes with inventing new technologies.

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