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by matheusmoreira 1396 days ago
Advertising requires views which drives engagement optimization which results in addictive design. Binge watching of TV shows, excessive social media usage, video game addiction have all been linked to depression, anxiety.

Convince people? Any ban on advertising is already likely to enjoy significant public support. There's precedent for this.

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