The Social Dilemma

 A number of people suggested I watch “The Social Dilemma,” which I recently did. It is very informative and very frightening in the way in which it lays out its arguments for the dangers of AI and the strategies of corporate tech.

For older people like me social media is not like the air we breathe as it is for younger people. What’s to be done to address the dangers of the effects of social media on our lives? What’s to be done to counter the way psychology is used to seduce and manipulate us?

For me, the answer is right in front of us. It’s making sure we do the demanding work of acquiring high personal standards and a clear moral compass. All of the intended assaults of social media can be defeated this way.