Config 2022 - Create with conscience: healthier tech for a digitally distracted world - Bethany S. (Config 2022)

During this talk, Bethany will discuss the ways technology is controlling our time, emotions, and attention. She will outline the tools and techniques companies use to keep us hooked and engaged. Then, she will discuss the ways in which we can commit to and build healthier technology—for ourselves and our end users. Check out Bethany’s slides on the Figma Community: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1103676548260136824 00:00 - Introduction 1:22 - Who’s in control? 3:03 - Evolving how we are creating and consuming technology 3:18 - Variable rewards 5:56 - Bottomless bowl tactics 8:24 - Manufactured scarcity (FOMO) 10:14 - Toxicity of social media on mental health 11:00 - Trigger Warning: next slide contains self-harm/violence content 13:07 - The hook model 16:19 - The myth of multi-tasking 18:30 - Social interactions and relationship building 19:46 - Creating with conscience? 24:32 - Closing #Figma #Config #Config2022 #FigJam #Tutorial #NothingGreatIsMadeAlone