Dopamine Fracking

kept by eddie jun 25

The article coins 'dopamine fracking' to describe how modern internet platforms extract concentrated attention hits, drawing a parallel to environmental fracking's long-term damage.

How we lost communication to entertainment
Communication platforms have been co-opted by advertising and entertainment, as social media and ride-sharing alike prioritize profit over genuine human connection.
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Bradley Cadenhead: The Boy Who Became 764
The article details how bullied Texas teen Bradley Cadenhead created the extremist Discord network 764, coercing minors into self‑harm and CSAM, leading to an 80‑year sentence.
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How Bald Reddit Helps People Manage Hair Loss - The New York Times
A Reddit forum provides a supportive space for men deciding whether to shave their heads due to hair loss.
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Why Reddit's ChatGPT Citation Drop Isn't Fully Explained
Reddit’s ChatGPT citation share fell from ~3.8% to 0.5% in mid‑August, but the timing of ChatGPT’s site:operator shift doesn’t fully explain the drop.
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