You already know TikTok is addictive. What most people don’t know is how it works and why it’s different from anything Silicon Valley ever built.
Behind the paywall, I’ll show you:
The first-hour test TikTok runs on every new user to map your brain in minutes.
The hidden signals it watches—things you don’t even realize you’re giving away.
The slot machine trick that makes you keep swiping, long after you meant to stop.
Why TikTok abroad runs unrestrained, while China’s own version has strict controls.
And most importantly: how you can break free from a system designed to profit from your worst emotions.
This isn’t about funny videos. It’s about the most powerful influence machine ever deployed at scale.
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