Periagoge
Scenario

How to balance contemplative values with commercial technology development

My business partner and I are launching a Buddhist-inspired productivity app but we keep arguing about whether to include features that might be addictive because we need revenue but also want to honor contemplative principles.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The tension between financial sustainability and contemplative integrity in technology creation forces difficult questions about right intention and skillful means.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist contemplative computing?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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