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Desire, Dopamine, and the Internet - by L. M. Sacasas

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The Convivial Society: Vol. 5, No. 5

Desire, Dopamine, and the Internet The Convivial Society: Vol. 5, No. 5 L. M. Sacasas Mar 22, 2024 462 22 123 Share Welcome to the Convivial Society , a newsletter about technology and culture. In this installment, I’m considering a popular essay Ted Gioia published last month arguing for the rise of what he called “dopamine culture.” I’m uneasy with the argument and the framing. I’ll explain why here, while hopefully offering a wider-ranging set of perspectives on the variety of ways we relate to the internet and internet-enabled devices. Many of you reading will, I think, have found yourself

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