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1. ls612+(OP)[view] [source] 2020-09-24 16:49:01
At least with tobacco there’s good evidence of chemical dependency on nicotine. That IMO is what distinguishes that from whatever moral panic people are into at the moment.
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2. dwiel+Va[view] [source] 2020-09-24 17:48:32
>>ls612+(OP)
Even chemical dependency is more complicated than initially thought. See the rat park experiment.

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/what-does-rat-park-tea...

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3. klyrs+Ay[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-09-24 19:49:33
>>dwiel+Va
That's a really good analogy for algorithmic tweaks to your timeline to promote engagement. Replace incendiary content with drugs, and community/enriching content with... well, community and enriching activities... and it really does look like fb is doing its best to replicate the "empty cage with a bottle of heroin" environment on your phone.
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