3 ms·
> should there be a limit on how addictive we allow something to become? Good question. IMO, yes. Drugs are often considered dangerous not only for what they
by silisili 4y ago
> should there be a limit on how addictive we allow something to become?
Good question. IMO, yes. Drugs are often considered dangerous not only for what they do to users, but how users behave to get their next fix.
If social media can ever get to heroin without the whole death thing, all that's left is the fix problem. A properly addicted person will not be able to hold a job, may have to resort to crime to pay for their data. A stretch, maybe?
Or maybe it becomes like porn addictions where people need more extreme content for their fix.
I'd say either are realistic and scary outcomes.
If I had my way we'd ban smartphones. Yes, the same one I type this comment on. I'd give up this for everyone unplugging, and not being an idiot in public and a danger when driving. Small cost.
- skinnymuch 4y agoThe way the world has enforced drugs as crime has been a massive massive failure. The worst thing we have done is be puritanical, judgemental, and ready to throw the book at drug crimes. Based off that we shouldn’t touch social media or smart phones or anything.