How I Built This with Guy Raz The peril (and promise) of AI with Tristan Harris: Part 1
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Feb 22, 2024 
Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, discusses the urgent implications of artificial intelligence on society. He highlights the potential existential risks posed by AI, likening its development to the Manhattan Project. Harris emphasizes the need for ethical considerations and regulations in technology, advocating for a balance between profit motives and societal benefit. He also reflects on his journey from scrutinizing social media to confronting the rapid evolution of AI and the challenges it brings.
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Apple Connection
- Tristan Harris's co-founder, Asa Raskin, has a deep connection to Apple.
- His father, Jeff Raskin, started the Macintosh project, reflecting an ethos of technology serving humanity.
Incentives Over Inspiration
- Tristan Harris learned a key lesson about incentives while running Apture.
- Success was measured by increased user engagement and ad views, not educational value.
Finite Attention
- Tristan Harris recognized the finite nature of human attention.
- Mobile phones expanded the attention economy, making it more competitive and potentially harmful.