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How New Addictions Are Destroying Us
Dec 12, 2023
Explore the evolution of addiction, from behavioral addictions like social media and gaming to the constant presence of addictive hooks in our environment. Discover the concept of limbic capitalism and its encouragement of compulsive behavior. Uncover the allure and danger of digital temptations in the attention economy, and the difficulties of overcoming addiction while addressing psychological needs.
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- Addiction is shifting from substance addiction to behavioral addictions, with online addictions becoming prevalent in the digital landscape.
- Industries like gambling and big tech exploit our neurological reward systems through cues and hooks, promoting excessive compulsion and addiction.
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The Changing Face of Addiction
The podcast discusses how addiction is evolving and shifting from substance addiction to behavioral addictions. The speaker explores the idea that many of our addictions are now becoming online ones, fueled by constant exposure to addictive hooks and stimuli in the digital landscape. The pervasive use of technology, social media platforms, and gamification techniques create an attention society that capitalizes on our dopamine-seeking behaviors. The podcast highlights the compulsion and harmful consequences that define addiction and raises concerns about the impact of postmodern addictions on mental health and well-being.
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