Should I let my company put a chip in my hand?

Aug 25, 2020

Stacy-Marie Ishmael discusses the ethics of companies implanting chips in employees' hands, the impact on labor autonomy and corporate surveillance, and the importance of downtime and collaboration. The conversation explores loyalty in the workplace, power dynamics, and the rise of data tracking apps in the Quantified Self Movement.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Ethical Considerations of Implanting Chips in Employees' Hands

01:49 • 9min

Exploring Employee Loyalty and Company Control

10:47 • 18min

Discussions on Data Collection, Surveillance, and the Quantified Self Movement

28:49 • 3min

Exploring the obsession with quantifying various aspects of life through apps and technology

31:57 • 5min

Navigating Corporate Changes and Embracing New Opportunities

37:21 • 2min

Today's question is about just how much to trust your boss. Should you let them implant a chip in your hand?

To answer that question, I talked to Stacy-Marie Ishmael, journalist, editor, and career advice-giver. You can read Stacy-Marie's newsletter here.

〰️〰️〰️ More information and show notes here 〰️〰️〰️

Advice For And From The Future is written, edited and performed by Rose Eveleth. The theme music is by Also, Also, Also. The logo is by Frank Okay. Additional music this episode provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

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