"They keep us spending more time on these apps and spending more money. They drain us of our energy and ourselves."
"The attorney bringing the case accused Meta and Google of designing their apps to behave like 'digital casinos.'"
"Some people gamble on these machines for extraordinary periods of time, Schull found in her ethnographic fieldwork."
"Thirty years ago, Schull set out on a bold mission: to figure out how these games exert this magnetic effect."
Meta and Google face liability for endangering children due to addictive app features. Research indicates these features are designed to maximize user engagement, akin to gambling mechanics. Cultural anthropologist Natasha Dow Schull highlights that social media apps can drain users' energy and self-identity. The comparison to digital casinos is supported by historical design elements from the gambling industry, particularly video slot machines, which have been shown to create addictive behaviors in users. Understanding these features can help parents assess app safety for children.
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