The Dopamine Slot Machine
Andrew Wilmot
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So...Just how Addictive is Snapchat?
Snapchat has built an empire on engineered social obligation — and the Streak is the load-bearing wall. In this episode, Andrew applies the BrainSafe Addictive Interface Assessment Framework to…
How Addictive is TikTok Really? Applying the BrainSafe Framework
This episode uses the BrainSafe framework to break down how TikTok’s design drives engagement, focusing on its opaque algorithm, highly personalised “slot machine”-style content feed, lack of natural…
Introducing BrainSafe - Design that Respects your Cognition
The UK government has finally named the problem — Keir Starmer's crackdown on infinite scroll and autoplay is the most concrete UK action on addictive design we've ever seen. But naming features is…
Karri.io, the Phoneless Messaging Device
In the latest episode of The Dopamine Slot Machine, host Andrew interviews Pete Clifford, founder of Karri, about their innovative screen-free messenger device designed for children aged 5-11. The…
S1 Coverstar: TikTok for Kids?
This week on The Dopamine Slot Machine, Andrew takes a look at Coverstar, an app often marketed as a safer alternative to TikTok for kids.But how safe is it really?In this episode we break down how…
How to Remove Your Child from Roblox/Fortnite
Many parents regret letting their kids start playing Fortnite or Roblox, but stepping back does not have to mean constant arguments. In this episode of The Dopamine Slot Machine, Andrew, a dad of two…
Keir Starmer Announces Addictive Design Restrictions
Keir Starmer Announces Addictive Design Restrictions - but will it make a safer internet?
"There Is No Evidence That Social Media Harms Children"
Andrew deconstructs the claim that there is no evidence that social media harms children, looking at a widely reported on study from the University of Manchester.
S1E29 Social Media Age Restrictions, and an Exciting Announcement.
Andrew discussed the proposals for age restrictions on social media that would aim to stop U16s accessing social media, and makes an exciting announcement for https://thedopamineslotmachine.co.uk/.
S1E25 Why Your Parents Won't Let You Play Roblox
Script : https://pastebin.com/xuiEkaQ4Addictive Design: : 2:30Impact on Life and Education : 6:52Online Predators : 10:25Conclusion 12:25
S1E23 Children Deserve Better Video Games
Why has gaming not had its Bluey Moment?
The Dopamine Slot Machine does your Christmas List!
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S1E21 The Addictive Design Red Flags That I Look For
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S1E20 How Games Companies Get, and Use, your Child's Data
How Games Companies Get, and Use, your Child's Data
S1E20 How your Child will beat the UK Porn Block
How your Child will beat the UK Porn Block
S1E19 A Very Special Guest...
Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…
S1E18 Snapchat : Addictive and Dangerous
Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…
S1E17 Future of The Dopamine Slot Machine - and two requests!
Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…
S1E16 What Regulators and Politicians Misunderstand about Video Games
Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…
Pokemon GO, a healthy mobile game?
Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…
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