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'''A dark pattern is a manipulative technique that exploits inherent [[cognitive biases]] in human psychology to achieve a specific goal. These dark patterns can be as simple as an [[Optical Illusions|optical illusion]] or as complex as a psychological marketing scheme.''' With the advent of near ubiquitous internet these deceptive patterns have become extremely common in the digital realm. | '''A dark pattern is a manipulative technique that exploits inherent [[cognitive biases]] in human psychology to achieve a specific goal. These dark patterns can be as simple as an [[Optical Illusions|optical illusion]] and magic tricks or as complex as a psychological marketing scheme.''' With the advent of near ubiquitous internet these deceptive patterns have become extremely common in the digital realm. | ||
Since the proliferation of ecommerce, dark patterns have been seamlessly integrated into various online elements like marketing strategies, gaming interfaces, and user experiences. They are meticulously designed to persuade users into unintended actions, such as coerced purchases of exorbitant insurance alongside a product or unwittingly subscribing to recurring bills. The list of dark patterns is extensive however, the most common that are seen in everyday marketing include: | Since the proliferation of ecommerce, dark patterns have been seamlessly integrated into various online elements like marketing strategies, gaming interfaces, and user experiences. They are meticulously designed to persuade users into unintended actions, such as coerced purchases of exorbitant insurance alongside a product or unwittingly subscribing to recurring bills. The list of dark patterns is extensive however, the most common that are seen in everyday marketing include: |