Daniel Schmachtenberger discussed the broader predicament that we're in, with regards to the way our economic system organizes incentives.
He brought up the point that world peace is unlikely to be achieved with a four profit military industrial complex, as arm sales must continue to grow every year in order to maintain profitability.
He also discussed the ways in which our society is broken, and how technology is a major part of this.
The conversation then turned to the project called the ledger of harms, which was meant to track the costs of technology on to society's balance sheet.
This included mental health problems, alienation, loneliness, and conspiracy thinking.
Renowned quantum physicist Richard Feynman once wrote, "It is our capacity to doubt that will determine the future of civilization."
In that spirit, this episode is a little different – because we're talking openly about our doubts, with you, our listeners. It's also different because it’s hosted by our Executive Producer Stephanie Lepp, with Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin in the hot seats.
How have we evolved our understanding of our social media predicament? How has that evolution inspired us to question the work we do at Center for Humane Technology? Join us as we say those three magic words — I don't know — and yet pursue our mission to the best of our ability.
The Future Thinkers podcast with Daniel Schmactenberger, where he explores how to mitigate natural and human-caused existential risks and design post-capitalist systems
CHT's forthcoming course on how to build technology that protects our well-being, minimizes unforeseen consequences, and builds our collective capacity to address humanity's urgent challenges