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How games and apps keep you and your kids addicted - and what we can do about it | Chris Zomer and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi for the Conversation

By The Guardian   |   2 months ago
How games and apps keep you and your kids addicted - and what we can do about it | Chris Zomer and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi for the Conversation

Designers use persuasive techniques in digital environments to keep users engaged for profit. Rewards, seamless experiences, variable rewards, streaks, and emotional connections are common tactics. Parents play a crucial role in teaching children to navigate these digital traps and promoting safe online behaviors.

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