Ep 35 – Plugged In

Episode 35 - "Plugged In" What compels people to throw their money away at a slot machine? In short: design. The design that goes into making a slot machine addicting is deliberate and effective, but restrained in some part by regulation. But what happens when the same tools used to addict people to losing money are released unfettered into products and services we interact with every day, constantly? And how might these tools evolve when aided by artificial intelligence that can customize design for each individual without their consent or awareness? Is such a thing even plausible? Join us as we explore these questions and much, much more. Chapters 03:16 The Slot Machine 07:31 Time on Phone Numbers 10:24 Addicting by Design 28:00 Notifications 33:40 Business of Addiction 43:09 The Illusion of Choice 56:23 The Children 01:00:22 Going Forward? 01:04:38 Practical Tips and Tricks A full transcript is available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org. Find more information along with relevant news and links on your favorite social network @ashesashescast. CC BY-SA 4.0

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