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What's interesting is thinking about what (if any) parallels of "PFOS" exist in the tech industry - collective delusions of products that aren't harmful. I woul
by viknesh 2y ago
What's interesting is thinking about what (if any) parallels of "PFOS" exist in the tech industry - collective delusions of products that aren't harmful. I would vote for most social media apps, maybe?
- sambull 2y agoNewspapers, Radio and Television stations also right?
- yoyohello13 2y agoYes, all "Push" based advertising is harmful.
- iamacyborg 2y agoSocial media apps are probably mostly okay, but the recommendation and feed algorithms are likely problematic.
- throwaway83853 2y agoI think targeted content is the worst offender. It is responsible for creating the filter bubbles many live in. There have been stories about how "sane" individuals were slowly radicalized because they only saw a particular perspective of the real world
- mensetmanusman 2y agoAddictive gambling like applications and loot boxes in gaming cause some people to kill themselves.
- digging 2y agoPush notifications are certainly one.
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