When they see an ad, they see something completely different than you do. They don't see evil corporations trying to exploit human psychology, they just see funny videos and interesting new things to buy.
For some non-zero percent of ads, I can understand this point of view. But most ads aren't funny, nor are they about new or interesting things. Maybe me and my friends are compleatly out of touch, but when I ask, they struggle to think of ads that have made any positive impression that aren't 10 years old by this point.
I've heard of people who consider all the generic ads out there to be compelling and will buy just the worst garbage out there because their brain is wired that way. To them, I'd consider those ads as psychological and economic abuse.
I've heard of people who consider all the generic ads out there to be compelling and will buy just the worst garbage out there because their brain is wired that way. To them, I'd consider those ads as psychological and economic abuse.