Why is Minecraft so popular and do video games improve memory? Playing 'shooters' is an acceptable form of releasing aggression, says psychologist
Psychologist Marcel Martončik discusses the popularity of video games and the potential negative effects of 'dark patterns' used by developers that can lead to addiction.
Teresa Siudem: Unfair Internet Company Tactics
The article discusses how online shops and service providers exploit psychological mechanisms, known as dark patterns, to manipulate customers into impulsive purchases.
Dark patterns: manipulations in stores and apps - how to defend against them?
The article discusses how dark patterns in online shopping and applications manipulate consumers and suggests ways to protect oneself from these tactics.
RBI Bans Hidden Charges: Alert for Banks, Know...
The RBI has ordered banks to remove dark patterns from mobile apps and websites by July 2026, focusing on issues like hidden charges and misleading notifications to enhance transparency in digital banking.
Trump’s Greenland threats echo dark moments of cold war alliances
The article discusses how Donald Trump's interest in Greenland parallels troubling historical patterns reminiscent of Cold War conflicts and military aggression against allies.