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Tristan Harris Testifies to Congress About the Dangers of Persuasive Technology

Tristan Harris explains how persuasive technology creates an invisible asymmetry of power that leads to an increasing asymmetry of power that masquerades itself as an equal or contractual relationship where the responsibility is on us.

By Decaf, 2 yearsMay 2, 2023 ago
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“That’s not the way you should think about it”

I took my car into a Toyota dealership some weeks ago for a repair I thought Toyota should pay for. After stating I knew my car trouble was not the service rep’s fault, I noted that I did think Toyota should be asked to pay for the service. How the service rep. replied has stuck with me ever since. (more…)

By Decaf, 7 years ago
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A reminder about the illusion of framing

John Green reminds us that the people we admire (maybe even feel envious of) may not have it all together like we imagine. And that’s okay. We all try to put our best “frame” forward, hoping no one will tilt the camera in a direction that reveals something we’re not ready to share. (more…)

By Decaf, 8 yearsJune 5, 2017 ago
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The value of social competition in changing human behavior

Social competition appears to be a vital part of the solution to getting humans to change their behavior. Focusing on doom and gloom just isn’t the right message.

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By Decaf, 8 years ago
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