Former Google programmer speaks out about 'brain hacking' and the addictive nature of smart phone apps

Technology companies and content creators are so good at what they do - making content as engaging as possible - that a 60 minutes news report  asked Tristan Harris, a former Google engineer, if there is a type of deliberate “brain hacking’ that makes gaming, apps, social media channels and “likes” truly addictive. 
The surprising answer was yes. As a Silicon Valley ‘drop-out,’ Harris is clear that everything on a smartphone is designed somewhat like