Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) The Social Dilemma Part 3 - Dr. Rebecca Roache
Oct 11, 2020
Dr. Rebecca Roache, a senior lecturer in philosophy at Royal Holloway, dives deep into the complexities of modern friendships in a digital age. She challenges the notion that social media erodes genuine connections, arguing instead that these platforms can foster unique forms of friendship. The conversation explores echoes of historical anxieties around technology, the dual nature of online interactions, and how polarization impacts social dynamics. Rebecca also tackles the ethics surrounding beliefs, accountability, and the nuances of navigating relationships in both digital and physical spaces.
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Social Media and Narcissism
- People are always staring at their phones, even when in public.
- Selfie culture has turned us into narcissists who are always managing our own PR rather than being present with each other.
Social Media: Tool or Tyrant?
- Concerns about social media's negative impacts are likely overblown, similar to past technological anxieties.
- Social media, like any tool, can be used for good or bad, depending on how we utilize it.
Memorization vs. Reasoning
- Socrates noted that letters would make people seem omniscient but know nothing.
- This mirrors modern AI, which excels at memorization but struggles with reasoning.