I think we fully agree. I mean there were things like trading companies selling opium to villagers as well to reference a historical example.

I just think what he’s calling limbic capitalism is way more prevalent in the range of sources it comes from and who the targets are.

I think summarily what’s changed is that in centuries past people didn’t gather round a conference table with an understanding of human psychology and nuero science and ask each other, “how can we get 5 year olds addicted to our iPhone game?”. And while it’s likely a slight exaggeration to say they’re literally doing that now…I don’t think it’s very far off.