Responsibility in Tech
The conversation dives into the complex responsibility tech companies have in shaping public discourse, particularly regarding fake news. There's a tension between internal beliefs and public statements about accountability, especially as platforms like Twitter become battlegrounds for divisive narratives. The addictive nature of these platforms, akin to a slot machine, raises questions about the ethical implications of design choices and their impact on society.In this clip
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Decoder with Nilay Patel
Recode Decode: Tristan Harris, founder, Time Well Spent
Related Questions
Is social media shaping our behavior as discussed in the episode The Dangers to Democracy In A Digital World w/ Jon Stewart, Ezra Klein, & Tristan Harris, the clip \[Media's Impact on Society]{sid=chunk\_3421069}, the episode 957: Fyre Festival - The Story Netflix did Not Tell with Marc Weinstein, the episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology, and the clip Social Media's Filter Bubble, as well as in the episode Dr. Jamil Zaki: How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset and the clip Social Media Cynicism?
Give me your take on the fake news thing, because people do. You were talking about people. If you figure out fear works.
How do you get tech companies to talk about their responsibilities regarding social media and its impacts on society?