· Which design feature (e.g., infinite scroll, notifications, autoplay, streaks, loot boxes) feels most invisible in your daily use--and why?
· At what point does engagement become compulsion? What behavioral or emotional signals indicate this shift?
· Compare gaming-based "escape" with social media--based "validation." Which feels more manipulative, and for whom?
· Should AI companions be understood as tools, relationships, or products? Where should ethical boundaries be drawn?
· How does algorithmic personalization reshape the idea of a shared or "common" reality?
· How might social media platforms reduce addictive design features while preserving their core functions and user appeal?
· To what extent should governments regulate platform design as a public health issue? What would effective regulation look like?