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Just my thoughts #0699

What is the most interesting story you know in your life? Why was that story interesting and engaging? A detailed analysis of the reasons reveals what kind of story material attracts people and how they respond to sharing these stories. Sometimes, the way you tell the story and the grammar of your words matter, and the impact of my message varies greatly depending on which aspect of the same material is emphasized. As the story unfolds, you must convey what you need to get across. Increasing sales, raising investment, and persuading others all depend on storytelling. People always gather around those who tell interesting and meaningful stories. Attention asset: attracting people’s attention creates an asset. However, managing these attention assets is a challenge of its own. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0309

Addiction arises from the allure of immediate rewards. These instant gratifications clearly activate our brains, attracting those who favor such rewards. They play a critical role in shaping human activities and contributing to addiction. For example, if a student struggling to focus notices immediate improvements after studying for just a little while, they are likely to keep studying diligently. Similarly, if stock investors can confirm the traded stock price a month or a year later during their transactions, they may lose interest in trading. The timing of rewards greatly influences human interactions and societal structures. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0162

Design ethics is an essential field of study. You may wonder if ethics play a role in design, but they are crucial, particularly in terms of addiction. Slot machines, for example, are four times more addictive than other gambling games. This heightened addiction is mainly due to the variable rewards these games provide. Some designers view this addiction as a means to increase profits. A classic example is a screen with an infinite scroll function, which can lead to excessive time consumption. This occurs because the game’s rewards are unpredictable, and some designers tie this addiction directly to revenue generation. Therefore, ethical considerations are vital across all domains. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”