The You Project

Our resident Geek is back riffing on all-things tech and as always, there's a sprinkling of everything.. including science, legal stuff, Al stuff, psychology, health and as I said, a smidgen (yep, correct spelling) of tech. Enjoy.
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In this confronting and timely conversation, I sit down with Gillespo to unpack a landmark legal case that could change everything. For the first time, a jury has held tech giants like Meta Platforms Inc. and YouTube accountable - not for what's on their platforms, but for how they're designed. We explore the idea of "weaponised attention," the psychology behind infinite scroll, beauty filters, and algorithmic validation, and why developing brains don't stand a chance against billion-dollar systems engineered to hijack them. This isn't just about kids. It's about all of us. Are we using technology... or is it using us?
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For a percentage of you, this might turn out to be your favourite TYP episode. It won't be for everyone, but for some it will be like finding an oasis in the dessert. 'The Weird Little Girl Who Talked to Ghosts' is the name of Chezzi Denyer's new book, it's fantastic, people are raving about it and it's selling like bog rolls in a pandemic. I won't say too much but there's definitely something special about Chezzi's energy, insight and story and I f***ing loved our conversation - which is why it went for almost ninety minutes (and could have gone way longer). *Note: Unfortunately we didn't have a great internet connection, so l apologise for that but please tough it out. I doubt you'll regret it. Enjoy.
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Booktopia
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A certain weight at the gym is heavy for you. And then over time, it’s not. Of course the weight is not heavier or lighter but you got stronger and as an experience, it is lighter. Easier. The weight, movement or task hasn’t changed, you have. Hard became easy because you’re different. This metaphor is true for so many aspects of the human experience. This chat with Bobby and Tiff is all about that (and other stuff). Enjoy.
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What have you changed your mind about? What did you unlearn? Can we actually be objective? Are you okay with being wrong? Why do so many of us live in echo chambers? Why are we so drawn to people who think like us? Is experience the best teacher? When is a bad outcome a good lesson? Some people will avoid this chat because it's long, but I think those of you who strap in might really enjoy it. This could be my favourite Tiff and Harps chat.
Enjoy.
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