Warning: that 'brain training' app is just a glorified slot machine

Talked to a guy at the laundromat who used to design those games. He straight up said they use the same dopamine tricks as casino apps to keep you swiping. I spent 3 months on one of those things and got worse at math, not better. Has anyone else noticed the exact same pattern popping up in meditation apps now?

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mark_chen6211d ago

Sounds like he was just good at his job and you got played.

troyknight11d ago

Just set clear boundaries upfront next time and pay attention to how they handle pushback. That’s what saved me from getting played by a smooth talker.

lucasw8411d ago

Paid games want you to get better. Free apps want you to stay hooked. Meditation apps are just the next shiny trap.