Welf von Hören
Welf von Hören

For years I've been passionate about the relationship between technology, human attention, and human potential. We have work to do as a species, and I believe we won't be able rise to the occasion if we're addicted to cheap dopamine.

This led me to the project of reimagining human-computer interaction in the face of persuasive technology and limbic capitalism.

God-like technology is playing the game of human attention against us. Our monkey brains are systematically hijacked and exploited. As our attention is stolen, the very foundation of human freedom and agency is undermined.

What are we going to do about that?

About

Co-Founder & CEO of Potential. Nomadic for the last 2 years. Dreaming of a regenerative crypto-eco-village in Portugal.

I previously...

Advised the Center for Humane Technology, on aspirational narratives and the Foundations of Humane Technology course.

Studied Interaction Design and Product Management with a focus on Humane and Persuasive Technology at CODE University of Applied Sciences in Berlin.

Co-hosted the Humane Tech Meetup in Berlin. Took the Human Systems course on values-based design. Worked as a Product Designer and hosted Digital Wellbeing workshops.

In the Media

Love the System — Integral Stage

Reclaiming Your Attention — AriInTheAir

Contact

@welfvh on Twitter — @welf on Instagram — @welf on TikTok

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