The Other Side of Neuromarketing — Buy Now on Netflix Is a Must-Watch for Founders Who Sell

The Other Side of Neuromarketing — Buy Now on Netflix Is a Must-Watch for Founders Who Sell
We all know the science behind conversions — urgency, scarcity, dopamine hits. But Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix shows what happens when those tools stop serving people and start steering them.

What This Watch Is

A sharp, investigative documentary that unpacks how e-commerce platforms, influencers, and algorithms engineer buying behavior. It explores the rise of real-time persuasion — from data-driven discounts to neuroscience-led UX decisions.

Why It Matters Now

As founders, we often celebrate the power of behavioral science in driving growth. But this film asks: where’s the line between persuasion and manipulation? And more importantly — who draws it?

Key Takeaways for Founders:

  • The same neuroscience that fuels good UX can be twisted into pressure tactics.
  • “Choice architecture” is becoming less about helping users and more about cornering them.
  • Fast fashion and drop-shipping models are feeding an endless impulse loop.
  • There’s a growing trust gap — and product-led brands can either bridge it or widen it.

Why I’m Recommending It

At 58miles, we use product quality and storytelling to sell. But watching this made me reflect on the systems we plug into — and the subtle pressures they exert. It’s the other side of the coin: neuroscience is powerful, but easy to misuse when ethics take a backseat.

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Founders who use behavioral science should see this not as a critique — but a caution. Power, if unchecked, becomes manipulation.

🎥 Watch it here: Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy – Netflix (may require subscription)
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