EPISODE · Dec 4, 2023 · 5 MIN
What is Reality?
from 5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas · host Ricardo Viana Vargas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses a prank at the Web Summit where two individuals posed as a rapper and an Adidas executive, promoting absurd ideas like implanting SIM cards in workers to control productivity. The audience applauded, highlighting a concerning disconnect from reality. Ricardo emphasizes the responsibility of project managers to align ideas with societal values, cautioning against blindly pursuing disruptive technologies without ethical considerations. Drawing parallels to a tragic incident influenced by a chatbot, Ricardo calls for a conscious integration of core values in technology projects, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations over mere profit motives. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
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In this episode, Ricardo discusses a prank at the Web Summit where two individuals posed as a rapper and an Adidas executive, promoting absurd ideas like implanting SIM cards in workers to control productivity. The audience applauded, highlighting a concerning disconnect from reality. Ricardo emphasizes the responsibility of project managers to align ideas with societal values, cautioning against blindly pursuing disruptive technologies without ethical considerations. Drawing parallels to a tragic incident influenced by a chatbot, Ricardo calls for a conscious integration of core values in technology projects, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations over mere profit motives. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
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