Extraction Economy

An economic system where companies don’t just sell products — they design endless hidden fees, frictions, and tricks to squeeze extra money and attention out of people. Profit comes less from value and more from exploiting inconvenience, confusion, or addiction.

“Dude, canceling my gym membership took three phone calls and a notarized letter. Pure extraction economy move.”

by PatternGhost September 10, 2025

moose extract

a ice cream ingredient that is made by bathing a moose in sugar water

our moose tracks are made from 100% organic moose extract

by anonymous January 13, 2024

Extract Camping

When a person decides to camp the extraction point in extraction style games such as escape from tarkov or COD DMZ

Timmy: "I'ma go extract with this gas analyzer at D2"
Chad: "Aight, I'ma stay here for some raiders"
2 minutes later
Timmy: "I JUST GOT KILLED BY AN EXTRACT CAMPING RAT IN THE TUNNEL, I HATE THIS GAME"

by Tripppy January 25, 2023