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The Age of Addiction
The Age of Addiction
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We live in an age of addiction, from compulsive gaming and shopping to binge eating and opioid abuse. Sugar can be as habit-forming as cocaine, and social media apps are deliberately hooking users, especially children. This book explores how global enterprises have both created and catered to our addictions. It discusses the rise of 'limbic capitalism,' a network of businesses targeting the brain pathways responsible for feeling, motivation, and long-term memory. Topics include newfound pleasures, mass pleasures, liberating-enslaving pleasures, anti-vice activism, pro-vice activism, food addictions, digital addictions, and resistance to excess.
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One Line Summary
Analyzes the societal impact of pervasive addictive behaviors.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how modern industries influence our habits and cravings, this book offers a compelling look into the world of limbic capitalism. It's an eye-opening read that delves into how our pleasures are manipulated and how we might reclaim our autonomy. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the psychology behind addiction in today's digital age.