Episode
The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris
21:55
Published: Tue Nov 30 2021
Description
A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma. This is… A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Tristan and his work, check out:About | TRISTAN HARRISCenter for Humane Technologyhttps://www.thesocialdilemma.com/
Chapters
The host shares her personal experience of losing her family home in a wildfire just weeks after the release of her documentary, "The Social Dilemma".
00:00 - 01:50 (01:50)
Summary
The host shares her personal experience of losing her family home in a wildfire just weeks after the release of her documentary, "The Social Dilemma". She reflects on the unexpected ways that tragedy can give you a new perspective on life.
EpisodeThe Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A former Facebook executive tells the story of his naive and idealistic thinking as a 21-year-old college student, and how it steered the course for the platform.
01:50 - 09:49 (07:59)
Summary
A former Facebook executive tells the story of his naive and idealistic thinking as a 21-year-old college student, and how it steered the course for the platform.
EpisodeThe Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the dangers of unregulated social media and how it can lead to negative consequences like the Orwellian world.
09:49 - 17:11 (07:21)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the dangers of unregulated social media and how it can lead to negative consequences like the Orwellian world. As a solution, he suggests uninstalling certain apps and committing to activities in the real world.
EpisodeThe Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The increasing awareness of the negative effects of social media has prompted significant changes in both government regulations and the actions of tech companies.
17:11 - 21:46 (04:35)
Summary
The increasing awareness of the negative effects of social media has prompted significant changes in both government regulations and the actions of tech companies. The speaker also suggests that to combat these negative impacts personally, we should put our phones away and take the time to connect with those around us.