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The Formula for Capturing Your Attention, Price of Fame, & Algorithms as Editors — With Chris Hayes

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Exploring the Gender Divide in Technology and Self-Induced Discomfort

This chapter examines a University of Virginia psychology experiment where participants preferred shocking themselves to being alone with their thoughts. The discussion highlights a notable gender divide in these choices, linking the findings to broader cultural trends in technology and dopamine-seeking behaviors.

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