Why Did I Do This to Myself?

I have successfully avoided having any video games .on my phone for several years. But then a couple of days ago, in a moment of weakness, and for no justifiable reason, I decided to download a Solitaire app. And it didn't take long before I became addicted. I would tell myself, "just one more game", … Continue reading Why Did I Do This to Myself?

Is WordPress Built to Be Addictive Like Facebook and Twitter?

A couple of years ago the BBC investigative series Panorama did a story titled: "Smartphones: The Dark Side". Here is the brief description of the show: People are all increasingly glued to their smartphones and consumed by social media, but why? Panorama reporter Hilary Andersson tracks down tech insiders who reveal how social-media companies have … Continue reading Is WordPress Built to Be Addictive Like Facebook and Twitter?