Our personal technology is becoming more pervasive and persuasive. Critics claim it is addictive, irresistible, and hijacking our brains. Instead of offering another knee-jerk reaction, here’s my take on the peril and promise of persuasive technology.
This is the talk I gave at the 2017 Habit Summit where I discuss and offer solutions for:
- Stopping unethical design practices.
- Getting control of tech at work.
- Dealing with tech distraction throughout the day.
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