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From the origins at Google to the conception of attention economy, the speakers trace how technology insiders—like the former Google design ethicist—became increasingly aware of the moral dilemmas posed by their creations. Their initial intentions were benign: empowering creators and users. However, the race for engagement led to algorithms that predict and manipulate behavior, turning humans into predictable "voodoo dolls" targeted by finely tuned systems designed to maximize screen time.