Controversies of Addiction and AI Manipulation

This chapter examines the tobacco industry's practices and their comparison to fast food, addressing the ethical implications of addiction and dietary habits. The discussion extends to the role of AI in online discourse, including a Reddit experiment with chatbots that raised concerns about authenticity and manipulation in digital communication. Additionally, it touches on the unsettling history of MK Ultra and its psychological impact, linking it to broader themes of intelligence operations and technology's influence on society.