Brett Frischmann

Professor Brett Frischmann and Misha explore the impact of technology on humanity. They discuss the Human Focused Turing Test, dangers of engineered happiness, technology's role in shaping human preferences, pitfalls of digital contracts, and challenges of big tech dominance. The conversation also delves into the interconnectedness of technology and society, the influence of algorithms on social media platforms, and interdisciplinary struggles in academia.

Brett Frischmann, a renowned scholar at the intersection of technology and behavior change, joins Evan Selinger, an expert on technology's societal impacts. They discuss how technology influences both individual behavior and societal norms, questioning whether we control technology or vice versa. The conversation covers the ethical dimensions of self-help and behavior modification, examining tools designed to foster habit change, while also raising concerns about autonomy and privacy. Their insights weave through philosophy's role in understanding behavior in the digital age.