Algorithmic Behavioral Modification in Digital Platforms
A technical and psychological analysis of how feedback loops on social platforms shape user behavior through automated emotional triggers.
Digital platforms leverage EAT (Emotional Affect Triggering) to modulate user engagement.
This creates a feedback loop where the user's digital identity is constantly reshaped to serve algorithmic growth, illustrating the modern manifestation of the LHS inheritance pattern.
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