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What does it mean?
Technologies actively reshape people and environments.
In plain terms
Tech is not neutral; it changes behavior.
What can you take from it?
Design systems aware of behavioral impact.

Where it applies

  • policy
  • product management

Putting it to work

  • audit system effects
  • anticipate behavior

Questions to consider

  • How does your software shape user habits?

Another view

Human agency can push back against environments.

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