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Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design, described as addictive, highlights significant issues in product design that lead users to feel compelled rather than intrinsically motivated.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design fosters addiction through gamification, leading to user frustration and emotional dependence.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Predatory design in apps like Tinder creates psychological dependencies, making users feel compelled rather than genuinely motivated.
Product design today can manipulate users through addiction and opaque economic models.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design has shifted to create addictive behaviors in users, resulting in feelings of compulsion rather than genuine motivation.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design, described as addictive, highlights significant issues in product design that lead users to feel compelled rather than intrinsically motivated.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design fosters addiction through gamification, leading to user frustration and emotional dependence.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Predatory design in apps like Tinder creates psychological dependencies, making users feel compelled rather than genuinely motivated.
Product design today can manipulate users through addiction and opaque economic models.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's design has shifted to create addictive behaviors in users, resulting in feelings of compulsion rather than genuine motivation.
more#tinder
fromInverse
5 hours ago
Video games

What Drug Is Bix Taking? An Overlooked Star Wars RPG May Have the Answer

Star Wars offers a complex portrayal of moral dilemmas, integrating themes of addiction within its narratives.
#psychology
E-Commerce
fromNature
1 month ago

Compulsive shopping is surging: what makes people buy loads of stuff

Compulsive shopping is a serious issue, exacerbated by e-commerce strategies that mimic addictive behaviors.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
2 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

New Wave Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices, rooted in Eastern traditions, are being effectively adapted to address modern challenges, especially in mental health and addiction.
fromMedium
2 months ago
Growth hacking

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many mobile games use psychological manipulation similar to gambling to encourage spending.
Dating apps like Tinder also employ addictive design patterns to generate revenue.
E-Commerce
fromNature
1 month ago

Compulsive shopping is surging: what makes people buy loads of stuff

Compulsive shopping is a serious issue, exacerbated by e-commerce strategies that mimic addictive behaviors.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
2 months ago

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Video games and dating apps utilize sophisticated psychological techniques to encourage spending and maximize user engagement.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

New Wave Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices, rooted in Eastern traditions, are being effectively adapted to address modern challenges, especially in mental health and addiction.
fromMedium
2 months ago
Growth hacking

Ethical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive Tech

Many mobile games use psychological manipulation similar to gambling to encourage spending.
Dating apps like Tinder also employ addictive design patterns to generate revenue.
more#psychology
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From The White Lotus' Carries Real Risks

Benzodiazepines in media illustrate the potential dangers and addiction risks associated with anti-anxiety medications.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Root Cause of Addiction

Addiction is a response to stress and disconnection, often seen as an escape from discomfort.
Breaking free from addiction requires transforming the foundation that makes it seem necessary.
Mental health
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction

Christian Nørgaard feared addiction to sleeping pills due to anxiety about performance, emphasizing the mental health challenges athletes face.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Side Effects of Ketamine Could Explain a Lot About Elon Musk's Behavior

Elon Musk's reported ketamine use raises concerns about its effects on his behavior and decision-making, as evidenced by his recent erratic actions.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What Is Lorazepam? The Drug From The White Lotus' Carries Real Risks

Benzodiazepines in media illustrate the potential dangers and addiction risks associated with anti-anxiety medications.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Root Cause of Addiction

Addiction is a response to stress and disconnection, often seen as an escape from discomfort.
Breaking free from addiction requires transforming the foundation that makes it seem necessary.
Mental health
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction

Christian Nørgaard feared addiction to sleeping pills due to anxiety about performance, emphasizing the mental health challenges athletes face.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Side Effects of Ketamine Could Explain a Lot About Elon Musk's Behavior

Elon Musk's reported ketamine use raises concerns about its effects on his behavior and decision-making, as evidenced by his recent erratic actions.
more#mental-health
#recovery
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

My Family Struggles With a Common Problem. I Think It's Up to Me to Break the Silence.

Addressing family addiction requires setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own emotional health.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
English Premier League

'I was the biggest liar you could ever meet. I was a horrible person'

Shane O'Connor has been sober from gambling since April 7 last year, despite past struggles with addiction.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
English Premier League

'Everything was second to betting . . . I'd have sold my own kids to gamble, I cared about nothing but gambling'

Shane O'Connor overcame addiction and has not bet since April 7 last year.
fromsilive
3 days ago
Fundraising

John E. Coleman Jr., director at Camelot Counseling Center, dies at 81

John E. Coleman Jr. exemplified compassion and dedication in recovery work, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and families for over 40 years.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

My Family Struggles With a Common Problem. I Think It's Up to Me to Break the Silence.

Addressing family addiction requires setting boundaries and prioritizing one's own emotional health.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
English Premier League

'I was the biggest liar you could ever meet. I was a horrible person'

Shane O'Connor has been sober from gambling since April 7 last year, despite past struggles with addiction.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
English Premier League

'Everything was second to betting . . . I'd have sold my own kids to gamble, I cared about nothing but gambling'

Shane O'Connor overcame addiction and has not bet since April 7 last year.
fromsilive
3 days ago
Fundraising

John E. Coleman Jr., director at Camelot Counseling Center, dies at 81

John E. Coleman Jr. exemplified compassion and dedication in recovery work, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and families for over 40 years.
more#recovery
New York City
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Despite legalized gaming, NY tops country in gambling arrests: report

New York's legalization of gambling hasn't reduced illicit betting, with organized crime increasingly involved and arrests on the rise.
fromConsequence
6 days ago
NYC LGBT

Pete Davidson confirms he's spent $200K on removing tattoos

Pete Davidson is removing his tattoos to embrace a fresh start and move past reminders of his past struggles.
#homelessness
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose launches program to unite homeless residents with loved ones willing to take them in

San Jose's new Homeward Bound program aims to reconnect homeless individuals with supportive family members, addressing homelessness in a personal and compassionate way.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

'The vibe shift is' real. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown's hype man

New Mayor Daniel Lurie embraces hope and optimism amidst San Francisco's challenges, aiming to revitalize the city's image and connect with its residents.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Couple jailed after Sainsbury's worker threatened with knife in cigarette heist

Nicoleta and Nicon Popescu were jailed for a violent robbery, highlighting the impact of addiction and homelessness on crime.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Southern California mayor says he wants to 'purge' homeless population by giving them 'all the fentanyl they want'

Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris controversially proposed giving homeless individuals free fentanyl, claiming they are primarily criminal elements.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose launches program to unite homeless residents with loved ones willing to take them in

San Jose's new Homeward Bound program aims to reconnect homeless individuals with supportive family members, addressing homelessness in a personal and compassionate way.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

'The vibe shift is' real. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown's hype man

New Mayor Daniel Lurie embraces hope and optimism amidst San Francisco's challenges, aiming to revitalize the city's image and connect with its residents.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Couple jailed after Sainsbury's worker threatened with knife in cigarette heist

Nicoleta and Nicon Popescu were jailed for a violent robbery, highlighting the impact of addiction and homelessness on crime.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Southern California mayor says he wants to 'purge' homeless population by giving them 'all the fentanyl they want'

Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris controversially proposed giving homeless individuals free fentanyl, claiming they are primarily criminal elements.
more#homelessness
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Mental health

Your lip balm could be secretly wrecking your lips - here's why

Frequent lip balm use can lead to addiction-like behavior and may result in drier lips over time.
#memoir
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The woman left standing - and writing - after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Laurie Woolever's memoir explores the complexities of early motherhood and addiction through a raw and darkly humorous lens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The wrestler with nine lives: how Saraya survived alcohol, abuse, injury and a leaked sex tape

Saraya-Jade Bevis chronicles her tumultuous life journey from childhood struggles to wrestling success in her memoir, highlighting resilience and recovery.
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

The woman left standing - and writing - after the fall of two bad boy chefs

Laurie Woolever's memoir explores the complexities of early motherhood and addiction through a raw and darkly humorous lens.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The wrestler with nine lives: how Saraya survived alcohol, abuse, injury and a leaked sex tape

Saraya-Jade Bevis chronicles her tumultuous life journey from childhood struggles to wrestling success in her memoir, highlighting resilience and recovery.
more#memoir
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Eddie Hutch (48), nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, died of overdose when family thought he was off drugs

Eddie Hutch, nephew of crime boss Gerry Hutch, died from a methadone overdose, despite family believing he had stopped using drugs.
#dating-apps
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.
Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a trend in app design towards addiction via gamification.
Predatory systems manipulate user psychology to create artificial wants.
Growth hacking
fromMedium
1 month ago

When Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming Predatory

Tinder's evolution reflects a shift towards addictive design that compels users rather than motivates them.
more#dating-apps
#public-health
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston food

New bill seeks to ban prop bets, impose other sports betting regulations

Senator Keenan warns that the sports betting industry mirrors the early days of the opioid epidemic, with reckless marketing contributing to addiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

Smoking rates in parts of England are rising for the first time in two decades, especially in southern regions.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
Boston food

New bill seeks to ban prop bets, impose other sports betting regulations

Senator Keenan warns that the sports betting industry mirrors the early days of the opioid epidemic, with reckless marketing contributing to addiction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

Smoking rates in parts of England are rising for the first time in two decades, especially in southern regions.
more#public-health
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

I'm addicted to tea leaves and tea bags: 'I love the taste and eat them daily'

Lyubov Siryk has an unusual addiction to eating tea leaves and tea bags daily.
Beer
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Test Shows Alcohol Causing Long-Term Brain Damage

Alcohol severely impairs cognitive decision-making abilities in rats, persisting for months despite sobriety.
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

How Aya Made Hexed!, One of the Best, Most Unhinged Albums of the Year

aya's album 'hexed!' explores addiction through chaotic sounds and personal experiences, reflecting a visceral struggle with substance use.
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Opinion: Oregon Senate bill will protect patients and reduce opioid dependence

The opioid epidemic in Oregon saw a significant increase in overdose deaths due to overprescription and illicit use.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

I'm addicted to Brian Eno's diary entries about being addicted to Photoshop

Brian Eno's struggles with Photoshop addiction reveal a complex relationship between creativity and technology.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

Addiction and obesity share neurological pathways, reinforcing compulsive behaviors.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may help regulate both appetite and addictive cravings.
Emerging compounds, such as MEAI, are being studied for its potential in addiction treatment.
A holistic approach combining therapy, medication, and new research offers hope.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

NJ mayor Gina LaPlaca charged with DUI while driving toddler home from daycare on St. Patrick's Day

A New Jersey mayor was arrested for DUI after driving her toddler home while intoxicated, facing serious charges including endangerment.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago
SF food

Is sugar addictive? - Harvard Gazette

Sugar has addictive qualities but is not classified as an addictive substance like alcohol or nicotine.
Moderate sugar consumption is generally safe; excessive intake from ultra-processed foods raises cravings.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Lollapalooza's alt rock debauchery revealed in new book -musicians too high to go on stage, tour buses lit on fire

Jane's Addiction's chaotic performance at Lollapalooza exemplified the struggles of addiction and the wild atmosphere of early 90s alternative rock.
London
fromMetro Philadelphia
1 month ago

Amanda Seyfried brings grit and heart to Kensington in Peacock's 'Long Bright River' - Metro Philadelphia

'Long Bright River' series on Peacock reflects the community struggles of Kensington, inspired by Liz Moore's connections to the area.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Anerley woman drenched in blood' begs for leniency for attacker boyfriend

David Berney's attack on his partner was fueled by crack cocaine, showcasing the destructive impact of addiction on relationships.
Relationships
fromVulture
1 month ago

Brittany Cartwright Is 'Glad' Jax Taylor Admitted to Cocaine Addiction

Brittany Cartwright speaks out about Jax Taylor's admission of cocaine addiction, expressing concern for their son and skepticism about his recovery.
Video games
fromMedium
2 months ago

A study of gatcha games: the UX of the Pokemon TCG Pocket app

Pokemon has embraced gatcha gaming through its successful TCG Pocket app, which utilizes psychological engagement to drive revenue.
#matthew-perry
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Matthew Perry documentary director explains why 'Friends' co-stars weren't interviewed

Matthew Perry's life, struggles with addiction, and legacy are explored in a new documentary titled 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy'.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine before death: documentary

Matthew Perry's death involved 27 ketamine injections, leading to acute effects and accidental drowning, as detailed in a new documentary.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Matthew Perry documentary director explains why 'Friends' co-stars weren't interviewed

Matthew Perry's life, struggles with addiction, and legacy are explored in a new documentary titled 'Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy'.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Matthew Perry was given 27 shots of ketamine before death: documentary

Matthew Perry's death involved 27 ketamine injections, leading to acute effects and accidental drowning, as detailed in a new documentary.
more#matthew-perry
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