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_chen624mo ago

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

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troyknight4mo 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.

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lucasw844mo ago

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

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