Episode 1150 • • 1:41:18 - 1:44:39
1150: Gender Justice
YouTube Recommendation Algorithms, Voodoo Doll Avatars and Fiduciary Duty
The YouTube recommendation engine is described as a supercomputer pointed at the human brain, using "voodoo doll" avatars to predict and manipulate user behavior. Harris argues that tech companies should have a fiduciary duty to users, similar to doctors or lawyers, to prevent social havoc.