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Tech platforms adopt slot machine logic, extending gambling culture

Technology and platforms like Robinhood and crypto markets have adopted the logic of slot machines, extending gambling's reach beyond casinos. This shift, analyzed through Natasha Dow Schüll's work on addiction by design, suggests a cultural embrace of gambling-like mechanisms. Schüll's research, initially focused on Las Vegas slot machines, now provides a framework for understanding modern digital engagement. AI

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Tech platforms adopt slot machine logic, extending gambling culture

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