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You've Been Played

Book • 2022
In *You've Been Played*, Adrian Hon critiques the pervasive use of gamification in modern life, highlighting its exploitation by corporations, governments, and schools.

The book explores how points, badges, and leaderboards are used to manipulate behavior, often with severe consequences for those who fail.

Hon also discusses the potential for ethical gamification and offers insights into the psychological and philosophical implications of these practices.

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Adrian Hon

Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Adrian Hon
as a book he wrote critiquing gamification.
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Inside the global computer crash
Mentioned by the narrator as an author who warned against the overblown claims of gamification.
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How gamification took over the world

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