Technology @lemmy.world smallpatatas @lemm.ee 2 mo. ago

Designing Friction (philosophical essay about technology)

designingfriction.com Designing Friction

A fundamental design principle for techno optimists. How we need to move towards friction in digital culture. By Luna Maurer & Roel Wouters

Interesting essay exploring the role of friction as it relates to human progress, and how the reduction or removal of friction, through a particular conception of the role of technology in our society, actually limits our autonomy, rather than enhancing it.