What Now? with Trevor Noah Tristan Harris Is Trying to Save Us from AI [VIDEO]
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Dec 19, 2023 
In this engaging chat, Tristan Harris, a tech ethicist known for his role in 'The Social Dilemma,' discusses the moral dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence. He debunks myths around his personal epiphanies and highlights both the benefits and threats of AI. Tristan emphasizes the need for ethical technology that supports marginalized communities and critiques social media's role in addiction and polarization. He warns about the rapid development of AI and advocates for stringent safety protocols, paralleling them with aerospace design.
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Not Burning Man
- Tristan Harris's "Burning Man epiphany" is a popularized misconception.
- The real realization about tech's harmful steering arose during a trip to the Santa Cruz mountains.
The Illusion of Control
- Technology steers us subtly through design choices, creating an illusion of control, just like a magician.
- Our attention is constantly captured by all-in-one devices, making it hard to disconnect.
Infinite Scroll's Unforeseen Consequences
- Tristan Harris's co-founder, Aza Raskin, invented infinite scroll for blog posts and search results.
- Its adaptation for social media led to the negative phenomenon of doomscrolling.