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Modern WisdomAug 19, 2021

#360 - Incels, Afghanistan & Apple's Privacy Blunder

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finding out that algorithms were manipulating us rather than manipulating the content was probably the scariest thing i learned from that book

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Jonny & Yusef join me today as we discuss recent news stories including why breastfeeding now needs recategorising to be more inclusive, how being injected with the flu might improve your lifting numbers, whether the incel movement caused the Plymouth shooting, why Apple's new privacy updates are problematic for privacy and much more...
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For: Individuals interested in technology ethics and AI
Key quote: finding out that algorithms were manipulating us rather than manipulating the content was probably the scariest thing i learned from that book
The host mentions 'Human Compatible' to highlight the control problem associated with artificial intelligence, particularly in how algorithms influence user behavior on social media. The discussion emphasizes the potential dangers of algorithms manipulating user preferences rather than merely predicting them.
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BBC Documentary about Incels

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