Question

Do you think that social media platforms are actually designed to addict their users? And if you think so, what evidence can you give for this

Answer 1

Yes, smartphones and social media are both designed to be addictive.

Step-by-step explanation:

They are intentionally designed to hook the user into frequent use through autoplay, push notifications, chime sounds, etc. Social media developers also use feedback loops. Every time you do or post online your brain experiences a temporary moment of pleasure.