#192 Today's guest is Nita Farahany— a leading scholar and keynote speaker on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society, and was even appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues where she served from 2010 to 2017. In this episode, we discuss:

+ How Gen Z is being impacted by widespread technology use & AI

+ Overconsumption of technology use & its effects on Gen Z

+ What self-determination is & how technology use impacts it

+ The concept of 'othering' & ways that social media amplifies this phenomenon

+ Differences between Gen Z & other generations in expressing political views on social media

+ What the future of technology looks like & how that could limit our freedom of thought

+ Ways that we're being subconsciously influenced through technology use

+ Tips on using social media while maintaining your autonomy

MENTIONED

+ Nita's Website

+ Nita on LinkedIn

+ Nita on X

+ The Battle For Your Brain

+ Stolen Focus

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