Tristan Harris

Tristan Harris

Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Humane Technology, former Design Ethicist at Google, and leading advocate for ethical technology design and digital wellbeing

About

Tristan Harris is a technology ethicist and digital wellness pioneer who co-founded the Center for Humane Technology, an organization dedicated to realigning technology with humanity's best interests.
Previously, he worked as a Design Ethicist at Google, where he focused on ethical product design and the psychological impacts of technology.
Harris has become a prominent voice in discussions about smartphone addiction, social media ethics, and the need for more humane technology design.
He has given influential talks including a widely-viewed TED presentation on how technology is designed to be addictive, and has contributed to documentary films and media exploring the societal impacts of digital technologies.

Areas of Expertise

Technology Ethicist Digital Wellness Advocate

Recent Podcasts

Thumbnail for Griff Jenkins: Happy Taylor Swift Friday | Brian Kilmeade Show

Griff Jenkins: Happy Taylor Swift Friday | Brian Kilmeade Show

Topic: US Government Shutdown and Political Debate

00:42:0111,9931904 months ago
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Mike Rowe: Gen Z is taking it in the neck | Brian Kilmeade Show

Topic: The multi-faceted challenges faced by Generation Z, including the impact of COVID-19, social media overexposure, unaffordable college tuition, and the emerging threats of artificial intelligence on their social relationships.

00:48:3511,1101849 months ago
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This is the 'birth of a different age': Tristan Harris | Brian Kilmeade Show

Topic: Dangers and Societal Impact of Artificial Intelligence

00:32:2978,9672,1092 years ago
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