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A lot of the modern economy is optimizing for dopamine provision. Social media, fast food, tobacco. It brings into question the concept of free consumer choice.
by hackerlight 3y ago
A lot of the modern economy is optimizing for dopamine provision. Social media, fast food, tobacco. It brings into question the concept of free consumer choice. The reality is that we're more akin to moths flying into a flame whenever dopamine is involved.
- I_Am_Nous 3y agoMy personality makes me have to resist these things with asceticism. But I am also very aware of how things make me feel as a result. We are biological machines but I don't believe that is all we are, so we aren't resigned to addiction to whatever catches our eye first.