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I’ve wondered this too. So far, all I can discern is that smartphones behave like a tasp, from Larry Niven’s scifi writings. A tasp is a device that stimulates

I’ve wondered this too. So far, all I can discern is that smartphones behave like a tasp, from Larry Niven’s scifi writings. A tasp is a device that stimulates the pleasure centers of your brain. This rapidly leads to addiction and enslavement of the person(s) the tasp is used on. We’re very easily controlled, and so many of us don’t even realize it.

wolverine876 5y ago
Much of online content, including social media and games, are designed to be exactly that. Here's a great description from and early Facebook executive Tim Kendall, who compares it to tobacco company's work to promote addiction: https://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/09.24.20%20CPC%20Witness%20Testimony_Kendall.pdf https://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycomme... Social media preys on the most primal parts of your brain. The algorithm maximizes your attention by hitting you repeatedly with content that triggers your strongest emotions - it aims to provoke, shock, and enrage.