Addiction 1: The Psychology Behind Loot Box Mechanics

Addiction 1: The Psychology Behind Loot Box Mechanics

Hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford explore the Labubu craze and the rise of blind box purchasing, essentially a gambling mechanism that is widely accepted in society. We talk to assistant professor Leon Xiao of City University Hong Kong about blind boxes, and the conversation evolves naturally to encompass loot boxes, one of the more controversial aspects of modern gaming.

Leon explains the appeal of ‘pity mechanics’ that help players predict spending and highlights how these mechanics simplify complex probability information, making it easier for players to understand their purchasing decisions.

As first episodes go, it’s a banger. What are you waiting for? JOIN US.

Episode length: 1:11:59 ish.

Leon Xiao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-xiao/

Dr Auer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-auer-51a48a/

Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/

Podcast website: http://localhost/dessert-island/addiction/

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Addiction 43: Jussi Palomäki talks risk thresholds, decision making and more

Addiction 43: Jussi Palomäki talks risk thresholds, decision making and more

In this blockbusting episode of everyone’s favourite* addiction-related podcast, we explore the complexities of gambling behaviour, risk thresholds, and the psychological mechanisms behind decision-ma...

22 Syys 47min

Addiction 42: Dr Jim Whelan explains how data is changing treatment

Addiction 42: Dr Jim Whelan explains how data is changing treatment

In this episode, hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford meet Dr Jim Whelan to explore the intersection of gambling research, treatment, regulation, and marketing. Jim – of the University of Memphis – d...

15 Syys 1h 13min

Addiction 41: Dr Ayan Orujov talks trading, betting, and behavioural patterns

Addiction 41: Dr Ayan Orujov talks trading, betting, and behavioural patterns

In this episode, hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford welcome Dr. Ayan Orujov from the University of Liverpool to discuss the impact of sports betting legalisation on suicide rates in the US, the cha...

8 Syys 1h 2min

Addiction 40: Rachel Volberg on 40 Years of Gambling Research, Massachusetts Casinos, and the Evolution of Harm Prevention

Addiction 40: Rachel Volberg on 40 Years of Gambling Research, Massachusetts Casinos, and the Evolution of Harm Prevention

This episode – brought to you by GLI! – we meet Rachel Volberg, retired research professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and president of Gemini Research, as she reflects on more than fou...

1 Syys 1h 13min

Addiction 39: The Psychology of Gambling and Sex Addiction with Dr Shane Kraus

Addiction 39: The Psychology of Gambling and Sex Addiction with Dr Shane Kraus

In this episode, Dr. Shane Kraus discusses behavioural addictions, including gambling, sex, and disordered eating, especially in military populations. We explore the psychological mechanisms, risk fac...

18 Elo 1h 13min

Addiction 38: Understanding Gambling Addiction: a Personal Journey

Addiction 38: Understanding Gambling Addiction: a Personal Journey

Join us as we explore the complex world of gambling addiction through personal stories, industry perspectives, and practical insights. This episode highlights the importance of awareness, harm prevent...

11 Elo 1h 8min

Addiction 37: Unlocking the Subconscious: Hypnotherapy for Gambling Addiction

Addiction 37: Unlocking the Subconscious: Hypnotherapy for Gambling Addiction

In this episode, hosts Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford are joined by Lorraine Perrons and Claire Jones, co-founders of Gambling Recovery Therapy. In conversation we explore innovative approaches to tr...

4 Elo 1h 10min

Addiction 36: How Brain Chemistry Shapes Gambling and Eating Behaviours, with Dr Jakob Linnet

Addiction 36: How Brain Chemistry Shapes Gambling and Eating Behaviours, with Dr Jakob Linnet

In this episode, Dr Michael Auer and his social superior Jon Bruford explore the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction, focusing on dopamine's role in gambling, binge eating, and other behaviours...

28 Heinä 1h 8min

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