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Scenario

When academic teams struggle with the implications of their internet research

Our research team has been studying how the early internet pioneers' utopian vision became today's attention economy, and we're realizing that publishing our findings might undermine people's faith in technology altogether, but not publishing feels like academic cowardice.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Researchers face ethical dilemmas when their findings about technology's trajectory could influence public discourse in unpredictable ways.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The internet — origin story and examined present?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.