Level Up or Lose Control > How Gamification Exploits Children’s Minds
Hey watchful rebels—this one’s about the soft war being waged on your kids. Gamification sounds innocent. It sounds like fun. Points, rewards, levels, badges—mechanics borrowed from video games and applied to apps, education tools, even toothbrushes. But behind the pixelated sparkle lies a darker intent: to condition behavior, maximize retention, and boost purchases—especially among the […]
When the Answer Comes with a Price Tag >> Google’s Plan to Hijack Chatbots with Ads
Hey ad resisters — this one’s going to sting. Google is now testing ads injected directly into AI chatbot responses. You ask a question. You get an answer. But that answer might be paid for. Invisible bias wrapped in machine efficiency. If you’re not alarmed yet, you should be. From Disruption to Domination: A Brief […]
