
Episode 1045 • • 56:41 - 1:00:01
1045: Pseudo-Addiction
Donald Trump as a Victim of Twitter Addiction
Jaron Lanier characterizes Donald Trump as a victim of social media addiction, suggesting the President is hooked on the cycle of unpleasant engagement and occasional "dopamine hits" from likes. The hosts discuss whether these platforms were intentionally designed to exploit human psychology or if the addictive nature emerged naturally.
