addiction

  • For The Last Time, Stop Calling Food ‘Crack’

    Claire Lower

    Earlier this year, Christini Tosi changed the name of “Crack Pie” to “Milk Bar Pie,” explaining that the name “fell short” of Milk Bar’s mission “to spread joy and inspire celebration.” It wasn’t exactly an apology, and it wasn’t clear if Tosi really understood why the name was a problem in the first place, but…

  • This Is How Pokie Machines Suck You In

    chrisjager

    Lights and sounds coming from electronic gambling machines – also known as EGMs, pokies or slots – contribute to their addictive potential according to new research published this week. Here’s how flashing lights and catchy tunes make gamblers take more risks

  • Six Myths About ‘Tech Addiction’ Debunked By Psychology

    chrisjager

    How concerned should people be about the psychological effects of screen time? Balancing technology use with other aspects of daily life seems reasonable, but there is a lot of conflicting advice about where that balance should be. Much of the discussion – including the World Health Organization’s recent decision to declare “gaming disorder” an “addictive…