Randima Fernando

“The fundamental problem of humanity is that we have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and God-like technology.” — E. O. Wilson.More than ever, we need the wisdom to match the power of our God-like technology. Yet, technology is both eroding our ability to make sense of the world, and increasing the complexity of the issues we face. The gap between our sense-making ability and issue complexity is what we call the “wisdom gap." How do we develop the wisdom we need to responsibly steward our God-like technology?This week on Your Undivided Attention, we're introducing one way Center for Humane Technology is attempting to close the wisdom gap —through our new online course, Foundations of Humane Technology. In this bonus episode, Tristan Harris describes the wisdom gap we're attempting to close, and our Co-Founder and Executive Director Randima Fernando talks about the course itself.Sign up for the free course: https://www.humanetech.com/courseRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESA Problem Well-Stated Is Half-Solved with Daniel Schmachtenberger: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/a-problem-well-stated-is-half-solvedA Conversation with Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/42-a-conversation-with-facebook-whistleblower-frances-haugenHere’s Our Plan And We Don’t Know with Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin, and Stephanie Lepp: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/46-heres-our-plan-and-we-dont-knowYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

Randima Fernando, Co-founder of the Center for Human Technology, discusses the promises and pitfalls of AI and the role of Buddhism in addressing its existential questions. They explore the misalignment between technology and humanity's best interests, the challenges of technological advancement, and the need for updated rules. The podcast offers recommendations for further exploration of psychology, science, and technology on Lion's Roar website.

In this episode, Randima Fernando, co-founder of the Center for Humane Tech, discusses the dangers of social media and the impact it has on youth. They explore personalized search results, the creation of individual bubbles of reality, and the potential role of young people in finding solutions. They also touch on the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, and strategies to make technology safer and more humane.