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The Digital Persuasion Engine: Dark Patterns, Surveillance, and Behavioral Control

Key Insights
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  • Dark patterns exploit cognitive biases for commercial gain
  • Surveillance systems enable predictive behavioral control
  • Social feeds create cycles of comparison and anxiety
  • Variable reward mechanisms drive compulsive engagement

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References
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