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# Addictive Technology Advocacy Centers
The Centre for Humane Technology is Fighting Tech Addiction

By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-12 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-humane-technology
References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/02/former-tech-insiders-fight-technology-addiction.html) & [humanetech](http://humanetech.com/)

While the benefits of technology are continuously celebrated, one startup entitled the [Center for Humane Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify) is hoping to draw attention to the negative impact that technology dependency is having on society.

The center is made up of former tech insiders and CEO's, like a former Google designer and the ex-Head of user experience at [Mozilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-toggle). The creators acknowledge that there is a need for technology in the modern age, but are fighting for the presence of more neutral products that don't rely on a user's obsession for success. According to the website, "[Humane Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-humane-ai) starts by understanding our most vulnerable human instincts so we can design compassionately to protect them from being abused,”

Image Credit: The Center for Humane Technology

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 19% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Humane Design:** There is an opportunity to design technology products that protect users from tech addiction.
- **Tech Addiction Awareness:** There is a growing trend of awareness around tech addiction and its negative impact, highlighting an opportunity for companies to implement changes to their products and services.
- **Former Industry Insiders Advocating for Change:** More people who have worked in the technology industry are speaking out about the negative impacts of technology, which presents opportunities for disruptive innovation from within the industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Technology:** The technology industry has an opportunity to create and market more neutral products that don't rely on users' addiction for success.
- **Mental Health:** The mental health industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the growing awareness of tech addiction and offer services and resources for those struggling with it.
- **Education:** The education industry has an opportunity to incorporate tech addiction education into their curriculum to better prepare students for the impact that technology may have on their lives.

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