SCOUT· 56%53m·2026-09-02·ScienceThe “Number Go Up” Addiction
We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the…
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