SmarterMarkets™ Inside the Coffeehouse Episode 6 | Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator & CEO/Principal, Stimson Center & LDA Ventures, Inc.
Dec 14, 2024
Join Dr. David Bray, a distinguished tech expert and CEO at the Stimson Center, as he discusses how technology shapes our relationships today. He delves into the balance between empowerment and the challenges of misinformation, urging critical thinking. Bray emphasizes the need for trust in our digital age and the importance of ethical standards, especially as AI evolves. He advocates for individuals' control over their data and promotes shared experiences, like meals, to foster understanding across diverse viewpoints.
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Super-Empowerment and Disinformation
- Modern smartphones empower individuals with capabilities previously exclusive to intelligence agencies.
- This super-empowerment, while beneficial, creates vulnerabilities to disinformation and strains free societies.
Tribalism and Disinformation
- Many "facts" are actually beliefs, and we are susceptible to narratives that confirm our tribal identities.
- This makes us vulnerable to disinformation, as we prioritize belonging over objective truth.
Technology's Impact on Human Behavior
- Technology has been rolled out without full consideration of human strengths and weaknesses, hijacking our attention reflexes.
- The Turing test, focused on deception, might be the wrong focus; we need technology that helps us become better humans.