Christopher Mims on Nostr: Psychologists know what tech companies aren't going to emphasize in the design of ...
Psychologists know what tech companies aren't going to emphasize in the design of their products:
Friction is key to a good life.
Friction is what our all-in-one devices, with slot-machine mechanics (intermittent reward) are designed to remove from everything we do.
So, a whole host of devices and services -- many of which I've tried, and gotten great benefit from -- are designed to reintroduce that friction into our lives in thoughtful ways.
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