Making Sense with Sam Harris

#71 — What Is Technology Doing to Us?

Apr 14, 2017
Guest
Tristan Harris
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Persuasive Technology Lab - Tristan Harris
03:31 • 3min
3
Persuasion, the Connection to Magic?
06:13 • 2min
4
Is There a Parallel Between Technology and Cults?
07:57 • 3min
5
Are You Steering People Towards Schedules That Are More Subtle or Empty?
10:36 • 2min
6
How to Get Attention With Technology
12:34 • 2min
7
How to Maximize Time on Site
14:57 • 2min
8
The Attention Economy Is Saturating
17:12 • 2min
9
Is This a Problem With Ads?
19:28 • 3min
10
How to Increase Your Time on Site
22:18 • 2min
11
Meditation Apps
24:33 • 2min
12
What Should App Designers Do Differently?
26:58 • 3min
13
Is Time Well Expended a Good Idea?
29:46 • 2min
14
The Economy Isn't Ranking Things
32:02 • 2min
15
How Do You Know if You're Spending Your Time Well?
34:10 • 2min
16
Is There a Difference Between Full and Fulfilling?
36:26 • 3min
17
What Is the Race for Attention?
39:42 • 2min
18
What's Going on for Me Right Before You Click?
41:19 • 2min
19
The Making Sense Podcast
43:48 • 2min