Curiosity Candy: Our Inner Toddler on the Internet
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Internet algorithms exploit our natural curiosity, which functions like an uninhibited two-year-old constantly seeking new information, by providing endless feeds designed to maximize engagement. These platforms hijack our curiosity pathways through frictionless scrolling, personalized content, and passive consumption, similar to how toddlers will endlessly eat candy without getting full, ultimately limiting our growth and independence.
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