emily on Nostr: Wonder what happens when zaps replace likes - it'll be exciting how the kind of ...

Wonder what happens when zaps replace likes - it'll be exciting how the kind of content we create and consume changes as we shift from fighting for attention (the like) to value (the zap)... but just how the like button was originally designed to be a simple positive acknowledgement, and turned out to release addicting levels of dopamine... I wonder if zaps would actually make those dopamine hits stronger. The shadow side of the like button is attention seeking, is the shadow side of the zap greed? After the inevitable mainstream adoption, how will zapping impact the mental health of young people who are particularly susceptible to the downsides of social media? Not even trying to be a buzzkill, I love this, just something I've been thinking about. Can we better protect them?