The Rip Current with Jacob Ward

The Rip Current with Jacob Ward

Transcript: They Already Know When You've Had Enough

The social media verdicts didn't just produce a judgment. They produced a guide to knowing the difference between healthy and unhealthy tech use — one the companies have already written.

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Jacob Ward
Apr 02, 2026
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Tech Companies Already Know When You've Had Enough

Tech Companies Already Know When You've Had Enough

Jacob Ward
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Apr 1
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I have a deeply addictive personality. I had to quit drinking. I can’t really trust myself with a video game controller. And I scroll and scroll and scroll.

Which means I had a front-row seat to what I’m beginning to think is the most effective way …

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