Addicted by Design: The Data Economy

That’s more than the GDP of many countries — all generated by people just scrolling.

And the systems keeping you scrolling? They’re not random. They use algorithms, machine learning,

and behavioral design to keep you hooked. That “one last video” feeling isn’t an accident — it’s

engineered. Infinite scroll, autoplay, and dopamine-triggering content loops are

all designed to keep your thumb moving. You’re not addicted by mistake — you’re

addicted by design. Now let’s talk about the most valuable resource of the digital age — data.

Data is the new oil. Every like, every comment, every second of

watch time is tracked, analyzed, and sold.