Psychology · 18 min
You Are Not A Gadget
By Jaron Lanier
This episode explores how our digital tools subtly diminish our individuality and offers a path to reclaim our unique human essence.
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Psychology
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18 min
What it is about
Digital identity, technology's influence, human individuality
Who it is for
If you've ever felt your online self is a simplified version of who you truly are, this will sharpen your understanding of technology's subtle shaping power, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
As a computer scientist and virtual reality, Jaron Lanier offers a rare, insider's critique of the digital world, revealing how the very tools he helped create can diminish our humanity.
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