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most internet products are built around the 7 deadly sins

They’re not built for productivity. They’re built for psychology.

The 7 Sins:

  • Pride → Instagram — vanity metrics, status games
  • Greed → LinkedIn — “just one more opportunity”
  • Lust → Instagram, TikTok, Tinder — endless stimulation & pleasure
  • Envy → Instagram — curated lifestyles that make you compare
  • Gluttony (excess)→ Instagram, YouTube, Netflix — infinite consumption
  • Wrath (rage) → Twitter/X — outrage keeps you engaged
  • Sloth (Idleness) → Candy Crush — passive time sinks, infinite scrolling

The wild part?

These aren’t bugs. They’re features.

They work because they mirror human nature.

So if you’re building a product, ask:

  • Which human impulse am I tapping into?
  • And is it making people better… or just more addicted?

And if you’re just using these platforms:

  • Know what you’re feeding.

Not every appetite deserves a buffet.

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