That's quite a hyperbole.

yomly · on July 10, 2017

I mean, social media preys on people's insecurities and need for validation and is allowed for anyone over 13.

Pay to win mobile games are designed to be addictive and upsell you to continue playing.

At least in a casino you have a chance of winning money.

The most terrifying thing is that with tech, the data harvesting is immediate and far reaching - people's entire jobs in UX are basically to make games more engaging (aka addictive).

Currently the addictiveness of tech is evolving faster than human wisdom and regulation can keep up so while hyperbolic, there is some sense to the doomsaying.

omginternets · on July 10, 2017

I don't think he's saying that its as deadly as tobacco. Rather, I think his point is that the magnitude of its nefarious effects will surprise the general populace.