"Technology Isn’t the Problem… We Are" – Timandra Harkness on Fragile Selves and Totalitarian Data Risks
From British Thought Leaders by NTD
February 17, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 240
About this episode
Timandra Harkness discusses the implications of technology on identity and totalitarianism.
00:02:19 The role of technology in our lives & totalitarianism 00:05:30 Do people understand how their data is being used? 00:09:10 Technology is not the problem... we are 00:11:35 A lack of a strong identity 00:14:55 Who is to blame? 00:18:28 On the social media ban for teenagers 00:23:05 AI relationships 00:24:51 Facial recognition technology 00:32:45 Face Watch & Surveillance Tech 00:37:20 Privacy fears 00:45:10 Are totalitarian legit?
People in this episode
Guest: Timandra Harkness
Topics covered
- technology
- data privacy
- totalitarianism
- social media
- identity
- AI relationships
Keywords
- technology
- data usage
- totalitarianism
- social media ban
- AI relationships
- facial recognition
- privacy fears
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