People’s actions reflect their true values. The sad truth is that people paying $1000 for digital sheep value the immediate gratification of the game more than other uses of that money at the moment of purchase.

Addictive products designed to exploit our baser instincts are dangerous, so again, I get and agree with your point, but I think it’s important to remember that voluntarily purchased products are by definition valued by the people who purchase them. The values of the people purchasing products are an intrinsic part of product evolution.