sethbannon

Calling online casinos “prediction markets” doesn't mean they get a moral exemption.

Using AI to attract people with gambling addictions and those most likely to lose money is rotten.

I hope our industry develops an immune response that creates real friction to those building and funding these things.

The overarching message is that builders should deeply consider the impact of what they're building on civilization.

"Technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it."

Therefore builders "bear a particular ethical and spiritual responsibility" because "every design choice reflects a vision of humanity."

The questions shouldn't just be 'can we build it?' or 'will people want this?'

We need to also ask 'should we build it?' and 'will this make humanity better?'

The encyclical calls on us to “join forces in building up the common good.”

This is a message we need right now.