Irresistible
The Rise of Addictive Technology, and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked
by Adam Alter
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“As if to prove his point, Adam Alter has written a truly addictive book about the rise of addiction. Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times. | The 2017 books that have taught me the most span meaning to resilience, addictive Technology, to rejuvenating cities:”
Source →“As if to prove his point, Adam Alter has written a truly addictive book about the rise of addiction. Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times. | The 2017 books that have taught me the most span meaning to resilience, addictive Technology, to rejuvenating cities:”
Source →“As if to prove his point, Adam Alter has written a truly addictive book about the rise of addiction. Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times. | The 2017 books that have taught me the most span meaning to resilience, addictive Technology, to rejuvenating cities:”
Source →Recommended by 5 notable people, including Adam Grant and Joe Rogan
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Technology, and Psychology.
"One of the most mesmerizing and important books I've read in quite some time. Alter brilliantly illuminates the new obsessions that are controlling our lives and offers the tools we need to rescue our businesses, our families, and our sanity." Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and TakeWelcome to the age of behav...
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“As if to prove his point, Adam Alter has written a truly addictive book about the rise of addiction. Irresistible is a fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times. | The 2017 books that have taught me the most span meaning to resilience, addictive Technology, to rejuvenating cities:”
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