Debunking Tech Propaganda - Critical Thinking in Technology
Offered By: Pragmatic AI Labs via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore critical thinking in technology through this 15-minute talk that dissects common forms of tech propaganda. Learn to identify and analyze various misleading narratives in the tech industry, including FOMO-driven decision making, naive utopianism, outdated practices, superficial media, disruptive mindsets, billionaire worship, irrational exceptionalism, escalating claims, open-source exploitation, ethical framing tactics, and circular logic in business models. Gain insights into recognizing and challenging these propaganda techniques to develop a more nuanced understanding of technological advancements and their societal impacts.
Syllabus
Debunking Tech Propaganda
Taught by
Pragmatic AI Labs
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