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by passwordoops 1122 days ago
Apropos of this topic, I'm in the middle of reading Dopamine Nation, recommended reading for everyone. Just about anything that gives us pleasure has the potential to be addictive, and unfortunately our entire system is based on getting us to indulge in what makes us feel "good", ergo addictive behaviors are highly encouraged. The tech industry is no exception as UX is generally predicated on making us feel "delighted" i.e. addicted.

https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation

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Looking at you flow state (<_<)

I wonder if that also relates to my ADHD hyperfocus.