Seven days · Human futures

Technology with intention

Explore human enhancement while keeping your values, privacy, and agency in view.

Ticking a day saves progress on this browser. These practices are invitations to reflect and plan; adapt them to your abilities and existing care.
Day01

Start with a need

Name a specific task or access need before considering a new technology.

Day02

Compare the alternatives

List a simple existing approach and a technology-assisted option. Include the time and effort each requires.

Day03

Follow the data

Check what a tool collects, where it is stored, and whether you can export or delete it.

Day04

Test one small task

Try a low-stakes task with information you are comfortable sharing. Verify the output yourself.

Day05

Ask who benefits

Consider cost, accessibility, maintenance, and who might be excluded by the proposed technology.

Day06

Define your boundary

Write down a decision you want to keep under your control and when you would stop using the tool.

Day07

Make a considered choice

Compare the original need with what you observed. Keep, adapt, or discontinue the experiment.