The Data Fix with Dr. Mél Hogan Dopaminergic, with Rohit Revi
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Aug 11, 2025 Rohit Revi, a cultural studies PhD and trade union organizer, delves into the intersection of technology and psychology amid capitalism. He explores the nature of paranoia in today's world, linking it to conspiracy theories and consumerism. Revi discusses 'dopamine capitalism' and how modern advertising manipulates human connection, leading to isolation. He reflects on regrets surrounding technology, particularly social media's addictive features, and advocates for nurturing psychological commons to foster community care.
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Paranoia Roots In Material Crisis
- Paranoia grows from real material inequalities and crises in class societies.
- Rohit Revi argues paranoia spikes during economic, ecological, or political breakdowns.
Paranoia Is A Social Symptom
- Paranoia is not only individual but reflects a collective cultural milieu.
- Rohit Revi frames psychological conditions as mirrored across societies under stress.
Psychometry Measures Psyche As Data
- Psychometry reduces psychological states to measurable data points for marketing.
- Rohit Revi links attention metrics like cost per impression to monetizing human desire.
