Best Practices
In Control
Give people the control they need to manage the algorithms that shape their experiences.
Privacy and Anonymity
Give people the control they need to manage privacy and anonymity.
Invisible Until Needed
Technology should augment human ability without disrupting our lives.
Promote Awareness
Promote usage awareness to encourage healthier digital habits.
Human in the Loop
Balance trust and efficiency by helping users understand and trust the AI's decisions.
Utility alone won’t assuage us. We want empowerment. We want to be better people. We want technology to enhance our capabilities and increase our sense of agency without dictating the rhythm of our lives.
Further Reading
Jesse Weaver Tristan Harris Aaron WeyenbergIt’s Time for Digital Products to Start Empowering Us
How Technology is Hijacking Your Mind
The Ethics of Good Design: A Principle for the Connected Age
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The Cost of Personalization
Personalization comes with trade-offs: it’s also used to shape, influence and guide our everyday choices and actions. When algorithms make autonomous decisions on our behalf, the visible options we have are hidden from us and we lose personal agency.