Listen "Push Notification Nation"
Episode Synopsis
Push notifications have evolved from basic alerts into a complex system that subtly influences user behaviour in a competitive battle for attention. Their main function is to act as triggers that tap into the brain’s dopamine reward cycle, encouraging users to return frequently and check their devices compulsively, regardless of the content's actual value.
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