The Pathology of Addiction
Nir Eyal discusses the misuse of medicalized terms like addiction and OCD, highlighting the offensive nature and the creation of a powerless identity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of these pathologies and avoiding moralizing them.In this clip
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