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Letter #113: Allen Zhang (2019)
The goal of the designer is to create an “internal trigger”
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
The way to design these things differently is to account for and respect the rhythms that exist in our lives. That means removing streaks from most apps and games: we shouldn’t reward people for running or playing or even writing 100 days in a row. Designers should recognise that people will need breaks and ensure their apps don’t punish people for
... See moreAdrian Hon • How Did We Get So Obsessed with Streaks?
Instead of asking whether or not a platform optimizes for engagement, it can be more helpful to ask how explicit or implicit these engagement signals are, and provide users with more controls to allow them to tweak their online experience.