But Why, Though? The Innovation of Addiction: How Technology Hijacked Our Attention and Transformed Society

Discover how modern technology, from smartphones to AI, is intentionally designed to hook users and fuel addictive behaviors under the guise of innovation. This deep dive explores the evolution of persuasive tech design, its global mental health and societal consequences, and the alarming future of AR, VR, neural interfaces, and AI companions. Learn how addiction became a feature — not a bug — of modern innovation.  

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