Broken Economic Models in Tech That Hurt Humans at Scale

Explore a thought-provoking 12-minute conference talk that delves into the broken economic models in the tech industry and their detrimental effects on humanity. Examine key concepts such as surveillance capitalism, externality first capitalism, and the application of game theory to AI. Discover how these models impact privacy, power dynamics, and human welfare. Learn about proposed solutions, including creating markets for social good, implementing carbon pricing, and taxing addictive technology profits. Gain insights into the importance of optimizing economic systems for human well-being and environmental protection. Walk away with actionable items to support initiatives promoting ethical tech practices, stronger privacy protections, and sustainable technology development.