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Using Tech to Hack Our Bodies and Minds - Promises and Perils of Technology

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Explore the fascinating world of biohacking and technological innovation in this 41-minute video featuring digital strategist Taryn Southern. Delve into the promises and perils of technology, from brain implants to cancer treatments and PTSD therapies. Learn about Southern's boundary-pushing work in art, music, filmmaking, and virtual reality, and discover her optimistic vision for technology's role in improving human lives. Gain insights into the manipulation of biology through tech tools, the impact of algorithms on human choice, and strategies for preventing technology from hijacking our brains. Examine the future of technology and its potential to revolutionize our existence through Southern's personal experiences and professional endeavors, including her documentary on neurotech.

Syllabus

Beanie Babies Website Leads to Legal Trouble
Southern's Transition to Virtual Reality
Collaborating with Technology
Do Algorithms Limit Human Choice?
Telling Optimistic Stories Using Technology
Manipulating Biology with Tech Tools
Southern's Documentary on Neurotech
How Tech Can Improve Our Lives
Preventing Technology from Hijacking Our Brains
The Future of Technology

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Wondrium

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