Irresistible

Alter begins the book by declaring that Steve Jobs limits his children’s access to technology while at home. Why might have Alter began the book with this fact, rather than a statistic on technology addiction? In what ways are such images more powerful than statistics?

Should the United States government intervene in internet addictions in the same way China has? What are the positives and negatives to such government intervention?

Given the seriousness and prevalence of the issue of behavioral addiction, is moderation—the solution Alter proposes—enough? Is abstinence required in some situations?