I would draw a distinction from the egg theory. The core of the egg theory is that when a product or process is too easy, people don’t feel a sense of contribution or accomplishment. The IKEA effect, though, focuses on the value people place on things they’ve had a hand in creating.

For me, when it comes to AI product design, this means... See more

focus less on AI as something separate from humans, and more on tools that enhance human cognition rather than replacing it… If we want a future that is both superintelligent and "human", one where human beings are not just pets, but actually retain meaningful agency over the world, then it feels like something like this is the most natural option.

Why We Want Robots at Work but Humans in Art

We hate other people when latency becomes intolerable. As soon as a task is about speed, other humans feel like an irritating inconvenience. The Uber driver’s small talk annoys us. We wish we were in a Waymo. The cashier’s tip screen feels like a micro-ransom when all we want is a bottle of water.... See more