This week's must-reads: Can Social Media Be Saved?
In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across stories on the importance of using psychology to influence behavior. Here's my weekly round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.
Why (almost) everything reported about the Cambridge Analytica Facebook ‘hacking' is wrong
A summary of the technical info you need to know in order to properly understand the Cambridge Analytica story.
Can Social Media Be Saved?
They exploit our data and make us unhappy. They spread misinformation and undermine democracy. Is salvation possible for social networks?
Regulation could protect Facebook, not punish it
You know what tech startups hate? Complicated legal compliance. The problem is, Facebook isn’t a startup anymore, but its competitors are.
How to Think for Yourself When Algorithms Control What You Read
Become a smarter consumer.
User-First Monetization — Lessons from Instagram and Strava
James Quarles played a crucial role in creating Instragram's multi-billion dollar business model. Now CEO of Strava, he's sharing the fundamentals of healthy monetization.
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products at NirAndFar.com. For more insights on changing behavior, join his free newsletter and receive a free workbook.
