Lou Millar-McHugh, a UX designer and leftist technologist, discusses vital questions about our social media habits. She emphasizes the importance of understanding over control in digital interactions. The conversation critiques persuasive design and its ethical implications, particularly regarding tech addiction narratives. Millar-McHugh offers insights into improving leftist communication strategies and explores the challenges of ADHD with current productivity tools. She argues for emotional well-being in technology use while suggesting healthier engagement alternatives.