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Function: The BIS is responsible for sensitivity to punishment, non-reward, and novel situations. It regulates avoidance behavior.
Emotional Responses: It is associated with feelings of anxiety, fear, and apprehension. When activated, it can lead to cautious or inhibited behavior.
Neurobiological Basis: The BIS is thought to involve brain regions such as the hippocampus and amygdala, which are associated with processing risk and fear.

Jaron Lanier, a renowned computer scientist, describes BUMMER as an acronym for “Behaviors of Users Modified, and Made into an Empire for Rent”. In his book “Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now”, Lanier uses BUMMER to refer to the business model of some tech companies like Facebook and Google. This model involves the manipulation of users’ behaviors through algorithms for the benefit of advertisers and other paying entities.

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