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Oct 29, 2018 24 min

Episode 006: Is Technology Neutral?

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In this episode we explore the question: Is technology neutral? In other words, are our phones and other devices simply tools for us to use how and when we as individuals see fit? Or, is there more to the story? Recent reporting from people like Tristan Harris about the coding and intention of tech developers is showing us that technology may not be as neutral as we thought. SHOW NOTES: Tristan Harris TED Talk: How a handful of tech companies control billions of minds every day NU News: Business Insider: This beautifully designed 'dumb phone' can only make calls and send texts — and it might be the key to curing our addiction to apps Blog: NU Quick Tips: Netflix CREDITS: Intro and Outro Song: The Soft Pack - Mexico

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