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What we lose when companies make things easier for consumers

10 mins | Nov 28, 2022
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As AI platforms evolve, socialisation is at risk. Companies always try to eliminate ‘pain points’ or ‘friction’ when we buy things. But, unfortunately, that comes with a price we may not realise. Kate Murphy reveals that when companies remove human interactions from purchasing something, they take away essential social interactions, which can leave some of us less happy and more anxious.

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