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Intelligence Squared

The Social Dilemma, with Tristan Harris and Helen Lewis

Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared

News, Society & Culture, Arts, News Commentary

4.21.2K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2021

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode Tristan Harris, star of Netflix hit documentary 'The Social Dilemma' speak to Helen Lewis about the the enormous power technology has in steering human attention and behaviour. They discuss how the business model of Big Tech impacts us on an individual level and collective level - and how we can rebalance this power to create a more ethical and enjoyable future.  The interview was in partnership with iConnections the leading platform for connecting the alternative investment community. To find out more about their upcoming events click here: https://iconnections.io/events/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hello podcast listeners, I'm Connor and welcome to this week's episode of Intelligent Squared.

1:04.5

Today we're joined by Tristan Harris, the founder and president of the Center for Humane

1:09.2

Technology. He's also the star of the hit Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma.

1:14.0

Some of you may remember, he was on the podcast about two years ago,

1:17.3

discussing how technology shapes and influences human behavior.

1:21.9

Well, we've brought him back for an updated conversation on whether the pandemic has

1:26.6

accelerated the extent to which our behavior is being molded by technology platforms we use

1:32.5

every day. It's a really fascinating conversation and it was part of an event which took place in

1:37.0

partnership with iConnections and online platform which connects fund managers and

1:41.1

allocators in the investment world. And if you'd like to find out more about their upcoming events,

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