I’m not seeing what me being downvoted has to do with anything. My response is exactly what Aldous Huxley was saying.
The viewpoint has the potential to trend toward the insane if it is the unconsidered default, for sure. You can’t go around thinking everything that happens to you is a grand conspiracy.
In your situation, though, you are informing systems (that are larger than human ability to productively think about) on how to perform your job.
You do this because those systems allow you a local competitive advantage — you get more done for less work. But your only real hope is that it takes them longer to replace you than it takes you to escape.
I have no idea why you were downvoted (wasn't me) and wasn't referencing it. I was referring to the circular logic of your reply to me where you imply that the very fact that I don't realize I'm being controlled is evidence I am controlled.
And the reason I use Alexa to set a timer is because my hands are occupied in the kitchen. You're overthinking it. Nothing to do with giving up control.
The reason you use Alexa to set a timer is because Amazon as a company wanted a presence in your house, and they internally understand and regularly use the term operant conditioning. Otherwise you’d be using a timer.
