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#293 - Adam Alter - The Psychology Of Phone & Tech Addiction

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The Psychology of Completion and Cliffhangers

This chapter examines how cliffhangers exploit human psychology, driving people to complete stories to avoid the feeling of wasted time. It also reflects on changing societal views towards technology and screen addiction since the release of a influential book on the topic.

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