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| Mar 13, 2026 | Mastering Modern Life: Digital Discipline and Mental Fortitude | The digital age presents unique challenges to well-being. Excessive screen time and social media use degrade attention and mental health. A movement towards 'appstinence' encourages reclaiming personal lives from digital platforms. This inv... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Highly successful people fail, too—but they use these 5 phrases to stay motivated, says expert | Every successful person faces disappointment. Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen. But so many of us feel deflated by these mishaps, often because w... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Could ‘Toy Story 5’ help parents get kids off screens? ‘Sit down together, watch it together, talk about it,’ says expert | In Pixar’s forthcoming film “Toy Story 5,” the toys have a new problem to solve: technology.
After their kid, Bonnie, receives a new Tablet-like toy, Jessie, Rex, Forky and the rest of the gang must fight to keep her playing.
“It’s not even... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Стартер-пак книг для продуктового аналитика (и не только) | Я тут недавно общался с одной командой аналитиков и мы обсуждали, что бы можно было порекомендовать тем, кто хочет прокачаться в продуктовой аналитике. Вспоминали кейсы, делились историями «до» и «после» прочтения некоторых книг. Так вот, э... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Почему люди не пользуются вашим продуктом (даже если он может спасти тысячи жизней) | «Красный дракон», судно Ланкастера
Когда Васко да Гама в 1497 году обогнул мыс Доброй надежды, больше половины его экипажа из 160 человек погибли от цинги. Этот показатель был довольно привычным: по статистике, от цинги умерло больше моряко... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | «Да» — расписаниям, «нет» — спискам дел | Представьте, что вы купили новый телефон. Но, несмотря на то, что его только достали из коробки, ежедневно, в конце дня, его операционная система даёт катастрофический сбой. Продолжали бы вы пользоваться таким вот дефектным телефоном? Нет, ... |
| Jul 17, 2023 |
25 books real estate leaders are reading today | Looking for a book to push your mindset to positivity? Grow as a leader? Impact your business? Look no further. In the Q2 2023 BrokerPulse survey, RealTrends asked real estate leaders what books they’re reading for motivation, inspiration a... |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 55+ рассылок для продакт-менеджеров и UX дизайнеров | В домене управления продуктами существуют сотни рассылок. Проблема в том, как из этого многообразия выбрать что-то релевантное. В этой статье я собрал список наиболее актуальных новостных рассылок, чтобы вам было легче находить хороший конт... |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 55+ рассылок для продакт-менеджеров и UX дизайнеров | В домене управления продуктами существуют сотни рассылок. Проблема в том, как из этого многообразия выбрать что-то релевантное. В этой статье я собрал список наиболее актуальных новостных рассылок, чтобы вам было легче находить хороший конт... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | How to Become Indistractable | Baseball coach Tony La Russa once said, “There are always distractions if you allow them.” While certainly not wrong, we all get distracted. In fact, 99% of employees said they were distracted from their work tasks at some point during the ... |
| Nov 11, 2021 | TreeDots nets $11m Series A funding for its food surplus marketplace | TreeDots, an online marketplace aimed at fighting waste and loss in the agrifood value chain, has raised $11 million funding, it announced today.
The Series A round was co-led by Amasia, a climate change-focused VC firm based in the San Fra... |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Классические ошибки управления проектами при запуске стартапов | Стартап - это проект создания нового бизнеса, который подразумевает запуск нового продукта или услуги, характеризуется высокой степенью финансовой неустойчивости при независимом существовании. Донорские бизнес структуры прибегают к созданию... |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Mental Health & Privacy In The Era Of Data-For-Revenue Algorithmic Models | During COVID19 and subsequent increased social media consumption, the correlation between mental health and social media use becomes increasingly important to address. Particular focus is warranted on the machine learning or algorithms used... |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 26 Top Virtual Keynote Speakers | With the world on lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, conferences and workshops are being cancelled or postponed until further notice. If you were organizing an event for your company and don’t know how to continue, contact... |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 7 Books to Help Entrepreneurs Get More Done | September 25, 2019 5 min read
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
Time is an entrepreneur’s most valuable resource. Even a five-figure account might not be worth signing if it means putting product development or ... |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Sen. Hawley’s Bid to ‘Disrupt’ Big Tech | In recent months, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced three bills that would take a startlingly aggressive approach toward the technology industry: prohibiting gambling-like “loot boxes” in video games, restricting certain design fea... |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Fortnite isn’t addicting your kids — it’s just giving them what society won’t | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
Many parents are concerned with their child’s seemingly obsessive video game play. Fortnite, the most recent gaming phenomenon, has tak... |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 13 tricks retailers use in stores and online to make you overspend — and keep coming back for more | Scott Olson/Getty Images
Retail is rife with strategies to get you to spend more, whether you're shopping in a brick-and-mortar store or online.
Retailers also have tricks to make you use up their products faster.
Those tactics include offe... |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Want to design user behavior? Pass the ‘Regret Test’ first | What are the ethical responsibilities of companies that are able to manipulate human behavior on a m
What are the ethical responsibilities of companies that are able to manipulate human behavior on a massive scale? It’s a question one hopes... |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Distinction bias: Why you make terrible life choices | There I was, looking at an enormous wall of television screens.
There I was, looking at an enormous wall of television screens. Each one flashed the exact same scene — a beautiful flower slowly blooming to reveal each petal, pistil, and sta... |
| Jan 16, 2018 | Why invest in habit-forming products (2/3) – The Pattern | So, you’re investing in habit-forming products. Or you think you are. Or maybe hope you are. If you’re wondering whether there’s a secret recipe that can help you do just that and get on the fast lane to success, then keep reading. Because,... |
| Jan 15, 2018 | Social VR’s success depends on humans, not headsets | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
The early success of social VR apps like Rec Room and Altspace show us that social VR ventures need to focus on key drivers of human be... |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Never Run Out of Content: More than 70 Places to Curate Great Content | December 7, 2017 11 min read This story originally appeared on Buffer
Curating top content from around the web is a great strategy to increase your social media reach. For example, we grew our Facebook reach tremendously with high-quality c... |
| Nov 6, 2017 | Confirmation bias: why you make terrible life choices | Confirmation bias is a cognitive shortcut that can lead to some pretty horrendous decisions.
You walk into your first yoga class. You’re a little insecure about your weight and how your yoga clothes cling to your body revealing every flaw. ... |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Here’s how Amazon’s Alexa hooks you | Voice interfaces like Amazon's Alexa are very engaging.
Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Darren Austin, Partner Director of Product Management at Microsoft.
Last year we added a new member to our household. I must admit that upon first mee... |
| Jul 19, 2017 | When distraction is a good thing | Distractions are often seen as a bad thing, but that's not always the case.
Is distraction a curse or a blessing? Not giving full attention to what we should be doing makes us miss deadlines, fail classes, and crash into other drivers. Dist... |
| Jun 27, 2017 | How Amazon’s Alexa hooks you | Last year we added a new member to our household. I must admit that upon first meeting her, our initial impression was that she was a little creepy. Today though, we can’t imagine life without her.
We’ve never seen her face, but we talk to ... |
| Jun 27, 2017 | How Amazon’s Alexa hooks you | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Last year we added a new member to our household.... |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Tech Companies Are Addicting People—But Should They Stop? | Addiction is defined by clinicians as a harmful, persistent, and compulsive dependency to a behavior or substance. Pexels
To understand technology addiction (or any addiction for that matter) you need to understand the Q-tip. Perhaps you’ve... |
| May 9, 2017 | Tech companies, if you create addicts, you need to help them | Two years ago, I published a book on how to make products more habit-forming. The book became a bestseller and I’m frequently asked to consult with companies—particularly tech companies—looking to make their goods and services stickier and ... |
| May 9, 2017 | Tech companies, if you create addicts, you need to help them | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
Two years ago, I published a book on how to make products more habit-forming. The book became a bestseller and I’m frequently asked to ... |
| May 5, 2017 | Tech companies are addicting people! But should they stop? | Do tech companies have a moral responsibility to stop addicting us?
To understand technology addiction (or any addiction for that matter) you need to understand the Q-tip. Perhaps you’ve never noticed there’s a scary warning on every box of... |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Does Your Business Solve a Problem People Actually Have? | You’ve got an idea. Now what? Unsplash Before you build a website. Before you write a business plan. Before you even tell your parents what you’re doing. Ask yourself one question: Are you solving a problem people actually have?
It seems al... |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Research reveals how to take a better break | There's a science to taking good breaks
Until recently, when I needed a break I’d grab my phone. Whether I was bored, mentally fatigued, or just wanting a pick-me-up, I felt relief checking the news, Facebook, or Instagram.
However, new res... |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Your ability to focus has probably peaked : Here’s how | Having a hard time focusing lately? You’re not alone. This article provides practical research-backe
Having a hard time focusing lately? You’re not alone. Research shows interruptions occur about every twelve minutes in the workplace, and e... |
| Mar 7, 2017 | How to achieve your goals by creating an enemy | They don’t want you motivated. They don’t want you inspired
DJ Khaled, the one-man internet meme, is known for warning his tens of millions of social media followers about a group of villains he calls “they.”
“They don’t want you motivated.... |
| Mar 1, 2017 | How to Build Your Network in Silicon Valley | It's no secret that Silicon Valley is saturated with formidable tech startups. The tech hub has attracted investors, built a thriving community, and spawned innovative concepts and ideas popular around the world. As competitive an environme... |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Holiday shopping out of control? There’s a chatbot for that | Bots have exploded in 2016, so it’s no surprise they’re expected to be one of the transformative technologies of 2017. Citibank recently revealed the bot economy is expanding much more quickly than the app economy ever did. As the technolog... |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Holiday shopping out of control? There’s a chatbot for that | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Bots have exploded in 2016, so it’s no surprise t... |
| Dec 16, 2016 | How to stay informed without losing your mind | Here's why I’ve decided to give up consuming online news and why I think you should consider doing t
Around the election, in a desperate search for answers about our nation’s future, I found myself scrolling, reading, and watching everythin... |
| Dec 13, 2016 | Three pillars of the most successful tech products | Statistically speaking, your odds of a big-time payday are somewhere between zero and almost zero.
If you’ve started a tech company to make a lot of money, chances are you’re bad at math—or simply delusional. Statistically speaking, your od... |
| Dec 8, 2016 | How two companies hooked customers on products rarely use | The breath went out of me like I’d been punched in the solar plexus
Larry Page, CEO of Alphabet (the company formerly known as Google), has a quirky way of deciding which companies he likes. It’s called “The Toothbrush Test.” According to t... |
| Dec 5, 2016 | What Do You Do When Someone “Steals” Your Amazing Idea? | People tend to believe ideas are rare things but if a useful insight pops into your head, it’s most
The subject line read: “did you see this?” The message was from my editor Jen. “Nir, I saw the headline on this story and thought it might b... |
| Dec 5, 2016 | What do you do when someone ‘steals’ your amazing idea? | The subject line read: “did you see this?” The message was from my editor Jen. “Nir, I saw the headline on this story and thought it might be written by you—but no!” she wrote. “Very weird.” I instantly clicked on the link she’d sent.
It wa... |
| Dec 5, 2016 | What do you do when someone ‘steals’ your amazing idea? | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
The subject line read: “did you see this?” The me... |
| Dec 5, 2016 | How to build technology that feels like a friend | Amy works just like a human assistant, except she’s not human. It’s an AI bot made by X.ai, a compan
Recently, I needed to book a lunch meeting. To help coordinate, I asked Amy to assist and cc’d her on the email. “Amy,” I wrote, “please he... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Your world is full of placebo buttons | Technology we use makes us feel good and in control, even if it's just in our heads
All products and services, everything we buy and use, have but one job—to modulate our mood. The fundamental reason we use technology of relief is tantamoun... |
| Nov 22, 2016 | The way you think about willpower is hurting you | New studies suggest that we’ve been thinking about willpower all wrong. Even worse, holding on to ou
Not so long ago, my post-work routine looked like this: After a particularly grueling day, I’d sit on the couch and veg for hours, doing my... |
| Nov 21, 2016 | The way you think about willpower is hurting you | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Not so long ago, my post-work routine looked like... |
| Nov 21, 2016 | The way you think about willpower is hurting you | Not so long ago, my post-work routine looked like this: After a particularly grueling day, I’d sit on the couch and veg for hours, doing my version of “Netflix and chill,” which meant keeping company with a cold pint of ice cream. I knew th... |
| Oct 26, 2016 | How to build technology that feels like a friend | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
Recently, I needed to book a lunch meeting. To he... |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 3 pillars of the most successful tech products | Nir Eyal Contributor
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| Oct 11, 2016 | What it will take for everyone to start using chatbots | 2016 was the year of the bots. But then the hype outpaced the progress of conversational bots in the market.
Despite the hiccups, conversational bots and messaging platforms still have the promise to be a major way users access digital serv... |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Conquer distractions with this simple chart | With our digital devices buzzing, world events demanding our attention, and more things to entertain
Is the world more distracting? Sometimes it seems that way. With our digital devices buzzing, world events demanding our attention, and mor... |
| Sep 4, 2016 | The peril and the promise of messaging-based interfaces | If you’ve ordered a pair of pants via bot on Facebook Messenger, or “read” the news for more than a few minutes on the Quartz app (and don’t get me wrong, Quartz — your content is unparalleled), you know virtual conversations can be even mo... |
| Aug 15, 2016 | The four people addicting you to technology | Study shows four people addicting you to technology
Recently, the Pokemon Go phenomenon has reigniting the question of technology’s role in changing behavior.
To put things in perspective, I wanted to share the main points of an article I p... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | Why conversations will reinvent software | One of my favorite authors has posted a thoughtful article about conversational interfaces.
Nir Eyal is famous for writing about how habits form. His book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, released in 2014, made a big impact on t... |
| Jul 31, 2016 | Here’s what your boring app would look like as a conversation | Nir Eyal Contributor
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| Apr 2, 2016 | App makers: It’s time to stop exploiting user addiction and get ethical | As mobile entrepreneurs, we’d like to think our products make the world a better place. We generally believe that smartphones and mobile apps empower and connect us. Rarely though do we point the magnifying glass at ourselves and ask whethe... |
| Apr 2, 2016 | App makers: It’s time to stop exploiting user addiction and get ethical | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
As mobile entrepreneurs, we’d like to think our products make the world a better place. We generally believe that smartphones and mobil... |
| Mar 18, 2016 | «Тренд года»: запуск бот-платформы Facebook станет самым громким событием десятилетия
Первые дни мессенджинга как платформы
Большой ботобум
Боты — это новые приложения
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| Mar 17, 2016 | Facebook’s Messenger Bot Store could be the most important launch since the App Store | Tom Hadfield Contributor
Tom Hadfield is the CEO of Message.io, the bot syndication service backed by Khosla Ventures, Eniac Ventures and Y Combinator.
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| Mar 12, 2016 | How to train your human, part II: Products that make habits last | In the first part of this series, we learned about designing products that use good triggers and motivators to get users like Joe to engage in healthy behaviors. Now, how can we ensure that these new behaviors become long-term habits?
In th... |
| Mar 4, 2016 | How to politely ask people to get the f*ck off their phones | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Feb 20, 2016 | How To Train Your Human: Designing For Healthier Habits | Lakshmi Mani Contributor
Lakshmi Mani is a product designer at Tradecraft.
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| Feb 4, 2016 | The 4 Reasons You’re Addicted To Technology | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Jan 22, 2016 | Using data to grow your Business in Nigeria: 5 Valuable Lessons | Share this article:
There are three apps that I use every day on my smartphone — Opera Mini (it saves me a ton of data while browsing), WhatsApp (which is both for personal and “business” use) and then YouVersion.
YouVersion is a Bible app.... |
| Nov 19, 2015 | 4 Must-Read Books On Startup Growth | “If you look at the definition of startup, Iraj Islam, co-founder of content marketing giant NewsCred says, it essentially comes down to growth.” Any company can’t be a startup. It has to have this one ingredient that enables it to grow rea... |
| Nov 11, 2015 | No UI Is The New UI | Tony Aube Contributor
Tony Aube is the lead designer at Osmo.
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Our self-flying car future
The unintended ways self-driving cars will change our lives
A few months ago, I shared with my friends how I think apps ... |
| Oct 30, 2015 | Forget the Harvard MBAs; 5 free alternatives to learning how to Growth Hack your startup | Share this article:
There is a famous quote that is attributed to Albert Einstein:
“Once you stop learning, you start dying”.
However, for many startup founders with limited skills in growth hacking, dedicating time to pursue this new knowl... |
| Jul 18, 2015 | The Message Is The Medium: Reasons ‘Assistants-as-App’ Work | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Apr 21, 2015 | Why You’ll Hate the Apple Watch And The Important Business Lesson You Need To Learn | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Mar 13, 2015 | Your Fitness App Is Making You Fat | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Feb 22, 2015 | How Technology Is Tricking You Into Tipping More | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Feb 5, 2015 | The Psychology Of Notifications | Ximena Vengoechea Contributor
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| Jan 19, 2015 | The Hidden Psychology Of Why Customers Come Back | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Dec 19, 2014 | Eddie Geller – CEO of Tinybeans | Eddie Geller has been an entrepreneur and investor in the online world since 1994. Eddie was the founder and CEO of Unique World – a successful management consulting business that grew to a 100 person, $15m business before successfully exit... |
| Nov 5, 2014 | To Create A Habit, Focus On The Reward | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Aug 6, 2014 | Kim Kardashian: Hollywood And The Viral “Oops” | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| May 31, 2014 | Is Some Tech Too Addictive? | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Mar 8, 2014 | How To Build Habits In A Multi-Device World | Nir Eyal Contributor
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| Feb 23, 2014 | How To Cope with Your Insane Jealousy Of WhatsApp | What to Do When Others Get More
Editor’s Note: Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: A Guide to Building Habit Forming Products and blogs at NirAndFar.com.
Wednesday was my birthday. It should have been a great day. My wife and daughter had pre... |
| Feb 22, 2014 | How To Cope with Your Insane Jealousy Of The WhatsApp Deal | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Feb 14, 2014 | Why Fads Fade: The Inevitable Death Of Flappy Bird | Nir Eyal Contributor
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| Feb 7, 2014 | You’d Be Surprised By What Really Motivates Users | Nir Eyal Contributor
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| Aug 18, 2013 | Vancouver’s GROW Conference Shines A Spotlight On Canada’s Growing Startup Scene | When it comes to the tech conference circuit outside of Silicon Valley, Canada is probably not top of mind for most people, but I’ve got a feeling that’s slowly changing. Last week, Vancouver hosted the fourth edition of the GROW conference... |
| Jul 31, 2013 | How to boost desire using the psychology of scarcity | It worked for Facebook....but what do they know?
Interested in boosting customer desire? A classic study reveals an interesting quirk of human behavior that may hold a clue.
In 1975, researchers Worchel, Lee, and Adewole wanted to know how ... |
| Jul 29, 2013 | The curse of the network effect | Network effects are great but they don’t ensure a viable business model.
(Why buy the cow when you can buy the milk for free?)
Ethan Stock lived the Silicon Valley dream. He had recently sold his company to eBay and emanated the tanned skin... |
| Jul 13, 2013 | Why Behavior Change Apps Fail To Change Behavior | Nir Eyal Contributor
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products.
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| Jul 9, 2013 | Behavior designers weigh how to create better mobile experiences | SAN FRANCISCO — A gold mine awaits anyone who can use mobile technology to change our lives. But how do you do it?
A diverse panel of experts debated the topic of behavior design at our MobileBeat 2013 conference today in San Francisco. Jul... |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Behavior designers weigh how to create better mobile experiences | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
SAN FRANCISCO — A gold mine awaits anyone who can use mobile technology to change our lives. But how do you do it?
A diverse panel of e... |
| Jul 8, 2013 | ‘Behavior engineering’ may help you build a more addicting product | Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.
When you ask Silicon Valley entrepreneurs how heavily they rely on psychology to make decisions about product development and marketing... |
| Jun 18, 2013 | Think you like what you like? Think again | Placebo effect in full effect
A funny thing happens when you lie to people: they tend to believe. Why shouldn’t they? They lie to themselves all the time. Our minds are wired to respond in predictable ways–among them is perceiving the world... |
| Jun 15, 2013 | The Curse Of The Network Effect | Editor’s Note: Nir Eyal writes about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business for Dashboard.io and on his blog NirAndFar.com. Follow @dashboard_io and @nireyal.
Ethan Stock lived the Silicon Valley dream. He had recently sol... |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Temptation | What makes us want
How do products tempt us? What makes them so alluring? It is easy to assume we crave delicious food or impulsively check email because we find pleasure in the activity. But pleasure is just half the story.
Temptation is m... |
| May 5, 2013 | Temptation | Editor’s Note: Nir Eyal writes about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business at NirAndFar.com. Follow him @nireyal.
How do products tempt us? What makes them so alluring? It is easy to assume we crave delicious food or impu... |
| Apr 4, 2013 | Viral Loops of viral oops? | Time for some growth hack
MessageMe announced recently that it had grown to one million users in a little over a week’s time. The revelation captured the attention of envious app makers throughout Silicon Valley, all of whom are searching f... |
| Mar 31, 2013 | Are Viral Loops Or Viral ‘Oops’ Driving Your App’s Growth? | Editor’s Note: Nir Eyal writes about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business at NirAndFar.com. Follow him @nireyal.
Recently, MessageMe announced it had grown to 1 million users in a little over a week’s time. The revelatio... |
| Feb 20, 2013 | Designing to reward our tribal sides | Content algorithm enhancing our group activities... Everywhere?
We are a species that depend on one another. Scientists theorize humans have specially adapted neurons that help us feel what others feel, providing evidence that we survive th... |