humane technology

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Most recent conversations about the future focus on the point where technology surpasses human capability

But they overlook a much earlier point where technology exceeds human vulnerabilities.

The mismatch between our natural human sensitivities and the exponentially growing power of technology opens the door to massive extraction and monetization of our thoughts, emotions, and actions—generating a slew of harmful side effects, such as:

Shorter attention spans

Outrage over dialogue

Addicting our children

Polarizing democracies

Turning life into a competition for likes and shares