R0024/2026-03-25/Q003 — ACH Matrix¶
Matrix¶
| H1: Substantial research exists | H2: Research is lacking | H3: Emerging with limitations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRC01-E01: CHI 2025 four dark addiction patterns | ++ | -- | + |
| SRC02-E01: Three addiction types with sycophancy (N=334) | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC03-E01: Three peer-reviewed studies synthesized | + | -- | ++ |
| SRC04-E01: Dopamine system analogy to social media | + | - | ++ |
Legend:
- ++ Strongly supports
- + Supports
- -- Strongly contradicts
- - Contradicts
- N/A Not applicable to this hypothesis
Diagnosticity Analysis¶
Most Diagnostic Evidence¶
| Evidence ID | Why Diagnostic |
|---|---|
| SRC01-E01 | The CHI 2025 peer-reviewed paper is most diagnostic because it directly identifies dopamine mechanisms in AI chatbot design. Being published at the premier HCI venue confirms the research is past "undocumented" (eliminates H2) while its theoretical rather than measured dopamine claims help discriminate between H1 and H3. |
Least Diagnostic Evidence¶
| Evidence ID | Why Non-Diagnostic |
|---|---|
| SRC04-E01 | Expert commentary that asserts the dopamine connection without adding new evidence. Supports all non-null hypotheses similarly and does not discriminate between H1 and H3. |
Outcome¶
Hypothesis supported: H3 — Emerging research exists with growing evidence base but relies on theoretical dopamine frameworks rather than direct measurement. The field is nascent but substantive.
Hypotheses eliminated: H2 — Multiple peer-reviewed studies at major venues directly examine this topic.
Hypotheses inconclusive: H1 — Partially supported. The research exists and is peer-reviewed, but "substantial" overstates the maturity of the neuroscience evidence.