Digital Minimalism and Social Media Attention

Flashcards covering key concepts related to arguments on social media, addiction, exploitation, digital minimalism, and moral duties.

Attention

The most valuable thing we have, which controls our experiences and memories.

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing someone or something in an unfair manner, often for profit.

Autonomy

The ability to choose freely and make decisions about one’s life.

Addiction (features)

Characteristics of addiction include salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict, and relapse.

Exploitation

Taking advantage of someone’s vulnerability for personal gain in a way that disrespects them.

Digital Minimalism

Being intentional with phone use to ensure it does not interfere with one's chosen goals.

Rational Agency

The capacity to evaluate reasons, make choices, and set ends based on reflection and thought.

Final Value

Something valuable for its own sake, not just for leading to something else.

Imperfect Duty

A moral obligation to pursue a valuable goal with some flexibility on how and when to do it.

Capabilities (Human)

Essential functions that contribute to human dignity and justice, according to Martha Nussbaum.

Infinite Scrolling

A design feature in social media that allows continuous content loading without natural stopping cues.

Social Validation

The approval or affirmation from others, often in the form of likes and comments on social media.

Instrumental Value

Something that is valuable only because it leads to something else.

Kant’s Ethics

Moral philosophy by Immanuel Kant emphasizing the intrinsic value of humanity and respect for rational agents.

Human Dignity

The inherent worth of every human being, based on their capacity for rational agency and moral reasoning.

Intermittent Rewards

Rewards given at unpredictable intervals, contributing to addictive behavior.