Listen "But Why, Though? The Innovation of Addiction: How Technology Hijacked Our Attention and Transformed Society"
Episode Synopsis
Discover how modern technology, from smartphones to AI, is intentionally designed to hook users and fuel addictive behaviors under the guise of innovation. This deep dive explores the evolution of persuasive tech design, its global mental health and societal consequences, and the alarming future of AR, VR, neural interfaces, and AI companions. Learn how addiction became a feature — not a bug — of modern innovation. **Disclaimer:** In this video, we use Google's NotebookLM to assist in the analysis and understanding of complex documents. NotebookLM is a research and writing tool that allows us to generate summaries directly from uploaded documents. The podcast like audio overview you will hear is generated by Google's AI based on the content derived from ChatGPT. Please note that the interpretations and summaries generated by NotebookLM are automated and may not capture every detail or nuance. They are intended to aid in understanding but should not be considered a substitute for professional advice or a legal interpretation of the documents.
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