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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 evolution has made it more addictive, leading to user disengagement and motivation issues.
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.
fromMedium
1 month ago
Growth hacking

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.
fromMedium
1 month ago
Growth hacking

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 evolution has made it more addictive, leading to user disengagement and motivation issues.
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
#mental-health
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.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Talented poet' found naked, dead on NYC rooftop near Yankee Stadium

A woman's body was discovered on a rooftop in the Bronx, raising questions about her death and the circumstances surrounding it.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Today Is My First Day in Recovery, and Can Be Yours Too

Recovery signifies a reclamation of life, applicable beyond addiction to all aspects of well-being.
Every individual can embrace recovery principles to inspire positive change.
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.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Talented poet' found naked, dead on NYC rooftop near Yankee Stadium

A woman's body was discovered on a rooftop in the Bronx, raising questions about her death and the circumstances surrounding it.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Today Is My First Day in Recovery, and Can Be Yours Too

Recovery signifies a reclamation of life, applicable beyond addiction to all aspects of well-being.
Every individual can embrace recovery principles to inspire positive change.
more#mental-health
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

Lorne Michaels banned Chris Farley from 'SNL' for weeks due to his 'addiction issues,' author claims

Lorne Michaels changed his approach to supporting cast members with addiction issues, particularly after the death of John Belushi.
#resilience
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Day 54 of the 16th Street Plaza crackdown: "We are doing this to live," vendors say

Community connection can flourish even amidst challenges like drug activity and personal loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Day 54 of the 16th Street Plaza crackdown: "We are doing this to live," vendors say

Community connection can flourish even amidst challenges like drug activity and personal loss.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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#resilience
#psychology
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Can You Have a Meaningful Attachment to AI?

AI chatbots promote easy emotional attachment but may undermine human relationship skills.
Digital interactions can positively support real-world relationships if appropriately managed.
A new digital health metric could clarify the line between attachment and addiction.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

The Unclaimed Gifts of the Four "Global Addictions"

Shadow integration is essential for personal and societal healing.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mindfulness

New Wave Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices, rooted in Eastern traditions, are being effectively adapted to address modern challenges, especially in mental health and addiction.
fromMedium
3 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.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Can You Have a Meaningful Attachment to AI?

AI chatbots promote easy emotional attachment but may undermine human relationship skills.
Digital interactions can positively support real-world relationships if appropriately managed.
A new digital health metric could clarify the line between attachment and addiction.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 days 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
3 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
#public-health
fromBoston.com
4 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.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues - and it's nearly doubled among teens

Nicotine pouches pose health risks, especially to teenagers, despite being perceived as a safer alternative.
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
4 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.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC parents

Exclusive | This 'masculine' habit has been linked to cancer concerns and brain development issues - and it's nearly doubled among teens

Nicotine pouches pose health risks, especially to teenagers, despite being perceived as a safer alternative.
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
#star-wars
fromInverse
5 days 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.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 days ago
React

Andor's Rhydo Speech and Saw Gerrera Star Wars Connection, Explained

Saw Gerrera's obsession with Rhydonium reveals complex themes of addiction and rebellion in the Star Wars narrative.
fromInverse
5 days 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.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 days ago
React

Andor's Rhydo Speech and Saw Gerrera Star Wars Connection, Explained

Saw Gerrera's obsession with Rhydonium reveals complex themes of addiction and rebellion in the Star Wars narrative.
more#star-wars
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week 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
1 week 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
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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
2 weeks 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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
2 weeks 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
#recovery
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
more#recovery
Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
#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
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
4 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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.
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