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Facebook is a textbook on dark ux and addiction

I could see someone saying that the ends justify the means. Check out this line of thought:

1. I support opt-in by default organ donation because even though it's a "dark pattern", it creates the most public good.

2. I think developing AI will lead to lots of good things. Therefore I think the ends justify the means.

yes, sadly people in the tech space don’t put a lot of thought in the consequences of their actions in the long term. Ie do we really need more engagement in video games even if customers forget to eat??

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