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I think we fully agree. I mean there were things like trading companies selling opium to villagers as well to reference a historical example.
I just think what he’s calling limbic capitalism is way more prevalent in the range of sources it comes from and who the targets are.
I think summarily what’s changed is that in centuries past people didn’t gather round a conference table with an understanding of human psychology and nuero science and ask each other, “how can we get 5 year olds addicted to our iPhone game?”. And while it’s likely a slight exaggeration to say they’re literally doing that now…I don’t think it’s very far off.
I think we fully agree. I mean there were things like trading companies selling opium to villagers as well to reference a historical example.
I just think what he’s calling limbic capitalism is way more prevalent in the range of sources it comes from and who the targets are.
I think summarily what’s changed is that in centuries past people didn’t gather round a conference table with an understanding of human psychology and nuero science and ask each other, “how can we get 5 year olds addicted to our iPhone game?”. And while it’s likely a slight exaggeration to say they’re literally doing that now…I don’t think it’s very far off.
Yup I think we fully agree.