Brennan @brennan@qoto.org
Humans are prone to self-delusion.
A scientist is a human who remains aware of this.
Riddle me this:
Agent 1 uses a chemical substance to harness your neurological addiction pathways to make you engage in a behavior (repeatedly buying a drug) that makes them money. Sadly, this behavior also undermines your health and relationships.
Agent 2 uses a behavioral technique to harness your neurological addiction pathways to make you engage in a behavior (repeatedly posting and scrolling on their app) that makes them money. Sadly, this behavior also undermines your health and relationships.
Agent 1 is a menace to society deserving of punishment.
Agent 2 is an innovative business leader deserving of admiration.
Humans are prone to self-delusion.
A scientist is a human who remains aware of this.
