If your device, platform or digital experience is “so good” that it is addictive, dysregulates your dopamine reward system and makes you essentially dependent on it…

that should be considered bad design

We talk a lot about bad design and UX and I think we often overlook the category of design that is “so good”, it is actually bad.

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You’ve got it spot on. This is a really critical moment for us honestly.

That's a great point. We ban addictive substances but hand out addictive gadgets to kids like candy.

Humans in 2-3 generations won't look back kindly on us

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100% agree, there are many talented designers using their best work to drive people's addiction to apps funded by giant corps in the business of selling your attention.

Addictive platforms indicate poor design.

Absolutely agree. Design should empower users, not enslave them. When it crosses the line into addiction, it's a serious ethical and health concern.