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ADDICTION A BROADER PERSPECTIVE
23 FEBRUARY
COMP 381
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But first, a quick virtual world video
MTV True Life:
I Live Another Life on the Web
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What is Addiction? Physiological:
Chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain.
Non-physiological: Any act that when abused becomes detrimental to other areas of life
Same irrespective of the drug
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Physiological DefinitionNo research exists indicating a chemical change in the brain resulting from an addiction to technology
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Core Components
Absorption Mood Modification
(Greenfield study: 29%) Tolerance Withdrawal Relapse
-Dr. Patrick Carnes
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English Internet poll (2,100 people)
76% “could not live without” 45% more important than religion 45% loss more stressful than any utility 20% more attention than to partner
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China among the first countries to recognize
internet addiction as a clinical disease 4 million Chinese under the age of 18 are
thought to be addicted to online gaming >= 6 hours a day
Over 200 rehab clinicsMilitaristic: physical labor coupled with harsh
punishments
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Technology as an Enabler Addicted to technology …
or the activity?
GamblingShoppingSocializingGamingSex
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Online Shopping Buying things that user typically doesn’t
want or need Don’t feel like you’re actually spending
money One click away
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Constant Emailing 59% in bed 53% in the bathroom 37% while driving 12% in church
47% more likely to check email in middle of night than get a late night snack
2007 survey
When Technology Addiction Takes Over Your Life
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Effects of Pornography Unrealistic sexual expectations 40% of internet users visited an online
adult site in August 2005
-Internet Filter Review