Hacking Humans

Articles in this series

1. 1

   The Art of the Human Hack

   Explore the psychological 'hacks' that shape our behaviors, from gaming to everyday habits, and learn how they play on our innate drives.

2. 2

   The Lure of the Unknown

   Explore the psychology behind variable rewards and the human attraction to randomness in games, apps, and everyday life.

3. 3

   Instant Gratification Overdrive

   Explore how instant feedback in games and technology affects your brain's reward system, the trade-off between speed and thoughtful responses, and its impact on life.

4. 4

   Sunk Cost Seduction

   Explore how the sunk cost fallacy keeps us hooked in games, apps, and life, leading us to stick with investments even when they're not valuable anymore.

5. 5

   The Puppet Strings

   Explore how triggers and cues drive habitual behavior in our digital and real lives, leading to diminished choice and increased reflexive actions.

6. 6

   Preying on the Exhausted

   Explore how exhaustion lowers defenses against marketing tactics, making you susceptible to impulse decisions in the age of relentless advertising.

7. 7

   The Isolation Abyss

   Explore how isolation deepens addiction to screens and habits, examining the impact of disconnecting from others and how it entrenches unhealthy loops.

8. 8

   Breaking the Code

   Explore how variable rewards, quick feedback, and other modern life hacks can trap us. Discover practical steps to reclaim control and enhance maturity.

9. 9

   How Casinos Hack You

   Explore how casinos use psychological tactics to keep you playing and spending. Learn the underlying strategies and how to resist their pull.

10. 10

    How Social Media Hacks You

    Discover the six psychological hacks used by social media to snare your attention and how to reclaim control.

11. 11

    How TV Media Hacks You

    Discover how news media leverages psychological techniques to hook viewers and how to break free from its grip.