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CosmicCleric ,
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He said search results had become plagued with “clickbait” to keep people “addicted and absorbed on the page as long as possible”.

It’s not just Internet searches. Video games are designed psyop-like as well now, all to drive engagement, and more profits.

At this point we need legislation so companies cannot make products that are mentally manipulative and detrimental to their customers.

They’re getting dangerously close to “drug pushers” territory.

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