A lot of user interactions these days are *too* user friendly, and when deployed in the real world you discover that you really need a bit of friction, to prevent things from being too easy. Child-proof packaging on medicines is one example where you purposefully raise difficulty.
Capacitive touch-sensitive switches on desk lamps is an example that I regret, as my cats walk all over my desk. And voice command systems that respond to pets... https://mastodon.social/@ethanschoonover/109717528349715119
Howard Chu @ Symas /
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