ReThinking Reimagining technology – and talking to animals – with Aza Raskin
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May 14, 2024 
Aza Raskin, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology and the Earth Species Project, is a forward-thinking advocate for ethical technology. He discusses the consequences of his own creation, the infinite scroll, and emphasizes the need for humane tech that promotes well-being. Aza delves into his groundbreaking work decoding animal communication, particularly with whales and gelada monkeys, and explores how understanding these creatures can enrich our connection with nature and inform societal issues, including mental health and climate change.
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Infinite Scroll Invention
- Aza Raskin invented the infinite scroll feature for blog posts and search results.
- It was later adopted by social media platforms and contributed to doomscrolling.
Technology's Responsibility
- Technological invention brings new responsibilities, like the right to be forgotten online.
- If a technology grants power, a race for that power ensues, often with negative consequences.
Breaking Addiction
- To break social media addiction, Aza Raskin created a tool that introduced random delays.
- This allowed his brain to catch up with impulses, effectively breaking the addiction loop.