As I like to play games, oftentimes I frame things in RPG terms, so the way I think about self-agency is that we all have that as a stat -- some have it higher

As I like to play games, oftentimes I frame things in RPG terms, so the way I think about self-agency is that we all have that as a stat -- some have it higher or lower depending on many factors. Things like algorithm-fed infinite scroll dopamine hit feeds (FB, Tiktok, Reddit, etc.) apply a debuff to many people's ability to exercise self-control/discipline. Some people have a high enough self-control stat -- or they have some learned technique or tools (new skills gained from experience/leveling up, if you will) -- that they can roll to resist, while others fail and are seduced by the spell of the feeds. These things do seem specially designed to short circuit our self-control, after all. I think it takes foresight, good education, good parenting, good luck, and probably more, to set someone up to resist these products and messages. Some folks just aren't or weren't prepared for them. Sorry if this is a silly response to your post. It's just my two cents.