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The Algorithmic Economy
THE INFLUENCE OF PSYCHOTECHNOLOGY will reshape every industry and slice of society one can imagine. There will be unseen forces behind that psychotechnology leveraging it to influence our actions. In this chapter, we will explore the potential for psychotechnology to reshape the fields of healthcare, finance, education, and the arts.
HOW OUR HEALTH MAKES US VULNERABLE TO PERSUASION
Imagine someone waking up one day and immediately knowing that something is wrong—really wrong. His skin feels like it’s on fire, and when he pulls the covers away from his body, the source of his pain becomes clear: the skin of his arms, legs, and torso has erupted in blisters. Yikes!
Fortunately, he remains calm. He looks up the phone number ...
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