Published Mar 9, 2023

Joe Edelman: Meaning-Aligned AI

Joe Edelman delves into the reshaping of social interactions through digital spaces, challenges the reliance on revealed preferences in tech, and champions the creation of meaning-aligned, human-centric technologies to prioritize genuine well-being over mere engagement.

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Joe Edelman: Meaning-Aligned AI

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Revealing User Values

Dynamic Land and Malleable Computing

Format's Impact

Tech and Social Norms

Seeking Core Values

Revealed Preferences and Building Technologies

Revealed Preferences and Meaningful Interactions

Finding Meaning, Asking Questions

Diverse Formats

Redefining Meaning

Flexibility and Variety

Meaningful Connections

Searching for Meaning

The Decline of Spaces

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Role of Spaces

Revealed Preferences

Building Meaningful Technology

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Joe Edelman: Meaning-Aligned AI

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Role of SpacesThe decline of physical spaces has reshaped how we interact socially, with economic models often neglecting the communal aspects of human enjoyment. Joe Edelman explores how redesigning digital spaces can foster more meaningful interactions, moving beyond rigid software structures.

Role of Spaces

Revealed PreferencesJoe Edelman explores the concept of revealed preferences, highlighting their impact on user interactions and economic theory. He critiques the reliance on these preferences in recommendation systems, advocating for a focus on genuine sources of meaning.

Revealed Preferences

Building Meaningful TechnologyJoe Edelman, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, explores how aligning projects with personal meaning can lead to more fulfilling lives. He advocates for human-centric technology design that prioritizes well-being over engagement metrics.

Building Meaningful Technology

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