This video by Nerdwriter (whom I support via Patreon) seems like it could connect with the inquiry now being done in Networked Narratives around technology, surveillance and agency.
Dark Patters are “crappy user experience that intentionally makes it difficult to do something ” that hurts the company. In other words, intentional design to thwart our own agency as a user. This is a fascinating look at this concept.
Be alert out there …
Peace (into the light),
Kevin
Yeah… like the situations where you want to download a free tool/utility and get tricked into downloading something else entirely.