I did not know I would inspire a post from my comment. I am honored. But I wonder how the addiction is different from...say gambling. Both require skin in the game and both are investing or speculation. I assume it is not as risky? I remember when I used to work in the gaming industry (Casino), they marketed it as 'Entertainment.'
It is the same as gambling really, but I think the focus might be different and there is a little more potential for understanding the foundations.