Addiction and capitalism

Here is a great article from Bruce Alexander, the psychologist who did the Rat Park experiments: http://www.brucekalexander.com/articles-speeches/283-addiction,-environmental-crisis,-and-global-capitalism Could provide several shows' worth of insight! :)


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  • Garry Jink
    commented 2026-04-21 04:04:44 -0400
    Alexander’s Rat Park work remains a cornerstone in understanding addiction as an environmental and social phenomenon rather than purely chemical dependence. This article expands that idea into broader systemic issues, which is incredibly relevant today. It’s interesting how similar principles apply in other fields—modern approaches like https://puningroup.com/segment/software/ data-driven IT strategies also rely on analyzing environments and patterns to create more effective, human-centered solutions.
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