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The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris

2021/11/30
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Tristan Harris discusses his journey from working in big tech to becoming a crusader against the dangers of social media, highlighting his experiences at Stanford, Apple, and his own startup.

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A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma. 

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