Chapter
The Paradox of Technology
22:00 - 27:03 (05:03)
The evolution of technology can lead to brilliant and innovative outcomes but can also lead to "dumb runaway" situations like the costly practice of typing a document multiple times on a typewriter, which was eliminated by the word processor.
Clips
The episode discusses a scenario about an old woman secretly using Alexa and how things that are easy to use might be stigmatized or devalued.
22:00 - 24:26 (02:26)
Technology
Summary
The episode discusses a scenario about an old woman secretly using Alexa and how things that are easy to use might be stigmatized or devalued.
ChapterThe Paradox of Technology
Episode#049 - Rory Sutherland - Psychology In The World Of Advertising
PodcastModern Wisdom
The use of technology can lead to either brilliant innovations that were once unimaginable or to a "Fisherian runaway" where advancements become unnecessary and even detrimental.
24:27 - 27:03 (02:36)
Technology
Summary
The use of technology can lead to either brilliant innovations that were once unimaginable or to a "Fisherian runaway" where advancements become unnecessary and even detrimental. The typewriter was emblematic of this until the word processor provided a new solution.