Technology's Dark Side
The conversation delves into the alarming tactics employed by tech companies to keep users engaged, likening their actions to historical environmental negligence. Insights reveal that even early innovators recognize the addictive nature of their creations, with some expressing regret over their contributions. The discussion highlights the centralization of power within social networks and the challenges of shifting user behavior amidst a landscape dominated by established platforms.In this clip
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Do social media developers make their apps and games addictive to hook people but not to addict them to the app or game, as discussed in episode 250: Nir Eyal | Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life and the clip The Cost of Technology?
What is the intention of social media developers: to make people addicted to their apps or to simply hook them, as discussed in the episode 250: Nir Eyal | Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life and the clip Bible App and Hijacked Brains?