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Facebook, Social Media and technology needs to be fixed for the good of humanity

• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, brian wang

The business model of many of these digital platforms—targeted ad revenue—is relying on user data collection, AI and other technology tools, design, psychology–even neuroscience–to keep users glued.

At the same time, there is mounting concern that high levels of time spent online can have adverse effects on health, productivity, and happiness—including distracted driving, depression, and structural changes in our brains.

Where will this lead? What would it look like if the positive opportunities that innovative online platforms offer were more balanced for social well-being? What will it take to achieve a win-win?

The Churchill Club had a talk yesterday with the following speakers:
Alex Salkever, Author; Product Consultant
Vivek Wadhwa, Author; Distinguished Fellow, Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley
Moderator: Alison van Diggelen, BBC Contributor; Host, Fresh Dialogues


Free Talk Live