We need to develop a reflexive (yes, unthinking) ethical response to digital technology, one that's built from common-sense analysis of the long-term side effects, and train it into our kids (and others we care about).
As an analogy, "don't eat that: it's dirty" is not a proposition that's meant to be analyzed on a case by case basis, it's meant to be applied automatically to the entire world excepting a few very clear circumstances. It's a good heuristic.
I don't know what the digital equivalents will be, but would love to hear suggestions.
"Don't follow the likes"
"You're the product"
"Don't post anything unless you want it in the NYT"
As an analogy, "don't eat that: it's dirty" is not a proposition that's meant to be analyzed on a case by case basis, it's meant to be applied automatically to the entire world excepting a few very clear circumstances. It's a good heuristic.
I don't know what the digital equivalents will be, but would love to hear suggestions.
"Don't follow the likes"
"You're the product"
"Don't post anything unless you want it in the NYT"
"Whose phone is that? (Google's)"
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