Your Undivided Attention What if we had fixed social media?
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Nov 6, 2025 The hosts explore a world reimagined through humane technology, tackling the deep issues created by social media and AI. They discuss innovative solutions like replacing divisive algorithms with consensus-driven designs and introducing dopamine emission standards for healthier tech use. They advocate for legislative action, including banning engagement-driven models and protecting children's online experiences with age-appropriate design. Local news revitalization and community bonding through real-world events are highlighted as essential for restoring social fabric and hope.
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Algorithms That Reward Consensus
- Replacing division-seeking algorithms with ones that reward unlikely consensus shifts social psychology toward optimism.
- Implementing “dopamine emission standards” reduces dysregulation from autoplay and slot-machine features.
Treat Devices As Attention Fiduciaries
- Reclass devices as attention fiduciaries and apply rules like zoning and emission standards to protect users.
- Enact age-appropriate design codes to remove autoplay and limit addictive patterns for children.
Use Litigation To Fund Repair
- Hold engagement-based business models legally accountable and fund public awareness like tobacco settlements.
- Use lawsuit settlements to finance digital literacy, local journalism, and community rebuilding.