https://hiltsu.codeberg.page/en/tags/digital-manipulation/Recent content in Digital Manipulation on Jari HiltunenHugo -- gohugo.ioenWed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://hiltsu.codeberg.page/en/posts/exploiting-human-psychology-in-tech-design-past-lessons-and-the-ai-driven-future/Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://hiltsu.codeberg.page/en/posts/exploiting-human-psychology-in-tech-design-past-lessons-and-the-ai-driven-future/This article explores how digital platforms have exploited human psychological vulnerabilities — such as the need for social validation and belonging — through design choices like Facebook’s ‘Like’ button and LinkedIn’s network-driven recruitment. It examines how AI is amplifying these effects and anticipates how near-AGI systems may further blur the lines between authentic and simulated human interaction — especially in professional contexts.