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Not everyone is susceptible to this, but it's quite possible to compulsively use the old, non-manipulative internet. You can get dopamine mini-hits from refresh
by Y_Y 5y ago
Not everyone is susceptible to this, but it's quite possible to compulsively use the old, non-manipulative internet. You can get dopamine mini-hits from refreshing an old-school forum thread or benign news page.
- omnicognate 5y agoOr even (dun dun dunnnnn) Hackernews. The problem is simply the fact that there's always something new to see. It doesn't require evil masterminds. It's a magic rectangle in your pocket that shows you something new every time you look at it. Of course it's addictive.