“Most of us when we use these platforms, we don’t really think we could be the product. It was consciously designed that way. The end funnel isn’t funneling you just something to buy, but funneling you to an ideology.” Siyamak Khorrami sits down with Nick Janicki, media relations director with Gan Jing World. Today he…
California Looking to Penalize Social Media Companies for Harm to Children | Nick Janicki
April 17, 2023
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Lawsuit Claims TikTok Violates Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Surveillance Rules
TikTok records every keystroke, click, swipe, and text communication—including information written but not sent by the user—when users enter other websites through the app. That level of surveillance not only goes beyond user expectations, but in some states, it is a violation of wiretapping laws, a class action lawsuit filed last week in Pennsylvania alleges….
The Most Addictive Drug in America
Commentary The United States has a serious drug problem. Of all the drugs plaguing the country, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times stronger than morphine, is perhaps the most dangerous. However, it’s not the only drug ruining the lives of Americans, especially younger Americans. Sadly, the country’s fentanyl crisis is getting…
Why It Can Be Hard to Stop Eating Even When You’re Full
All foods aren’t created equal. Most are tasty, which is helpful because we need to eat to survive. For example, a fresh apple is palatable to most people and provides vital nutrients and calories. But certain foods, such as pizza, potato chips, and chocolate chip cookies, are almost irresistible. They’re always in demand at parties,…
Link Found Between Addictive Gaming and Suicidality: Study
March 31, 2022
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A Norwegian review and analysis funded by the Norwegian Competence Center for Gambling and Gaming Research found a significant link between problem gaming and suicidality, reflected in problem gaming’s association with suicide ideation and attempts. “Although gaming for most is a fun and recreational activity, a small minority is expected to experience problems related to…
Social Media Deploys Addictive ‘Brain Hijacking’ Methods, May Violate Child Protection Laws: Rex Lee
Social networking companies have allegedly been making products intentionally addictive to maximize customer use and to make more profit. Yet by doing so, these companies may be violating laws on child protection and on customer rights, according to cybersecurity and privacy adviser Rex Lee. Companies are deploying addictive methods of “brain hijacking,” using deceptive terms…
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