Very much like a soldier refusing to execute immoral orders, we need the smartest engineers working at these companies to stop implementing such features. As it stands, engineers working in big tech are often celebrated on platforms like HN. Especially the companies that are just creating spying machines, and addictive time-wasters.
We outlaw addictive chemical substances, and maybe such tech should also be looked at in similar light.
At our company, the use of cell phones is not permitted inside certain manufacturing zones. It's a bit sad to see some of the younger employees being very restless when they can't check their phone every 30 seconds.
We outlaw addictive chemical substances, and maybe such tech should also be looked at in similar light.
At our company, the use of cell phones is not permitted inside certain manufacturing zones. It's a bit sad to see some of the younger employees being very restless when they can't check their phone every 30 seconds.