Is big tech addictive? Nir Eyal and I debate.
The Gray Area with Sean Illing ›1:19:13 | Aug 1st, 2019
“How do successful companies create products people can’t put down?” That’s the opening line of the description for Nir Eyal’s bestselling 2014 book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. Hooked...Show More
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matresstester recommended:Oct 3rd, 2019
Fans of Hooked: Building Habit Forming Products will enjoy this interview, where the author Nir Eyal was challenged throughout. Argument makes a better podcast.
matresstesterOct 3rd, 2019
TL:DR; distraction is caused by pain avoidance. Always know what you are being distracted FROM.
moot recommended:Oct 12th, 2020
A difficult conversation on the ethics of creating engaging technological products versus Big Tech’s “manipulation” of human psychology. 🧠 Is distraction a symptom of a dysfunctional work culture? What is the deeper reason behind being hooked on technology? Both sides make a good case, going into ...Show More
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mm recommended:Sep 3rd, 2019
This interview was something else. Never heard Ezra Klein start an interview saying he was disappointed in a guest’s arguments and lack of framework of the world for the topic at hand. Yikes...
matresstesterOct 3rd, 2019
Thanks for the Echo! Loved the episode
matresstesterOct 4th, 2019
I actually went and bought the book. But now it's reminding me more and more of Stephen Covey's 7 Habits book. I guess good habits are timeless.