Anjan Katta
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You think you're going to stop people from eating junk food? You're going to stop people from eating the thing that is like...
You think you're going to stop people from eating junk food? You're going to stop people from eating the thing that is like...
You think you're going to stop people from eating junk food? You're going to stop people from eating the thing that is like...
evolutionarily they're built for to be vulnerable to like give me a break right you're considered naive as hell and so that's the first thing is people it's they look down at you consider you to be super naive no humans want to be addicted yeah we want to be distracted we want to be controlled we want to be overstimulated how are you going to stop that
evolutionarily they're built for to be vulnerable to like give me a break right you're considered naive as hell and so that's the first thing is people it's they look down at you consider you to be super naive no humans want to be addicted yeah we want to be distracted we want to be controlled we want to be overstimulated how are you going to stop that
evolutionarily they're built for to be vulnerable to like give me a break right you're considered naive as hell and so that's the first thing is people it's they look down at you consider you to be super naive no humans want to be addicted yeah we want to be distracted we want to be controlled we want to be overstimulated how are you going to stop that
And that just absolutely just fucking pissed me off to no end. Because what the hell happened to the idea that, hey, we have a responsibility to try to make amazing things for people and improve their lives. When the hell did this become a pandering culture? When the hell did this become a culture of, we'll just do what's easiest for people? Yeah.
And that just absolutely just fucking pissed me off to no end. Because what the hell happened to the idea that, hey, we have a responsibility to try to make amazing things for people and improve their lives. When the hell did this become a pandering culture? When the hell did this become a culture of, we'll just do what's easiest for people? Yeah.
And that just absolutely just fucking pissed me off to no end. Because what the hell happened to the idea that, hey, we have a responsibility to try to make amazing things for people and improve their lives. When the hell did this become a pandering culture? When the hell did this become a culture of, we'll just do what's easiest for people? Yeah.
When did this become a culture of like, we'll have the most cynical viewpoints of what human nature is. And that's the big problem here is the way computers are being designed is they're not optimistic at all about human nature. They're not optimistic at all about our ability to self empower ourselves. They're completely cynical.
When did this become a culture of like, we'll have the most cynical viewpoints of what human nature is. And that's the big problem here is the way computers are being designed is they're not optimistic at all about human nature. They're not optimistic at all about our ability to self empower ourselves. They're completely cynical.
When did this become a culture of like, we'll have the most cynical viewpoints of what human nature is. And that's the big problem here is the way computers are being designed is they're not optimistic at all about human nature. They're not optimistic at all about our ability to self empower ourselves. They're completely cynical.
And so even if you think of a normal computer screen or blue light, they're like, yeah, whatever. People are never going to know about that. And I think the point of a podcast like yours and others is like, no, dude, people aren't dumb. We want things to change. We want the best things for ourselves and our families. And these guys are never going to do it because they just...
And so even if you think of a normal computer screen or blue light, they're like, yeah, whatever. People are never going to know about that. And I think the point of a podcast like yours and others is like, no, dude, people aren't dumb. We want things to change. We want the best things for ourselves and our families. And these guys are never going to do it because they just...
And so even if you think of a normal computer screen or blue light, they're like, yeah, whatever. People are never going to know about that. And I think the point of a podcast like yours and others is like, no, dude, people aren't dumb. We want things to change. We want the best things for ourselves and our families. And these guys are never going to do it because they just...
It's far more profitable. It's far easier to just be cynical and pander to people and sell them junk food. And I think that's the problem with computers today is they're junk food computers.
It's far more profitable. It's far easier to just be cynical and pander to people and sell them junk food. And I think that's the problem with computers today is they're junk food computers.
It's far more profitable. It's far easier to just be cynical and pander to people and sell them junk food. And I think that's the problem with computers today is they're junk food computers.
That's the big idea here is we're so numb and overstimulated and so bombarded, we have normalized the way we feel, the way computers make us feel, the way it impacts us. And until you actually go out of your way, you don't realize what the hell, how tired I am, how much brain fog I have. How much it screws up, you're sleeping.
That's the big idea here is we're so numb and overstimulated and so bombarded, we have normalized the way we feel, the way computers make us feel, the way it impacts us. And until you actually go out of your way, you don't realize what the hell, how tired I am, how much brain fog I have. How much it screws up, you're sleeping.