Scientific Definition
Design shapes what's seen
Plain-English Definition
Design shapes what's seen
Feynman Explanation
Design shapes what's seen
Core Principle
Design shapes what's seen
Mechanisms
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Inputs (Triggers)
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Outputs (Behaviors)
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Behavioral Signature
Design shapes what's seen
Examples
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Famous Experiments
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Design Principles
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Measurement Approaches
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Evidence
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The Perverse Incentive Lens™
How this behavior is exploited — and how to redesign around it.
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Prices & info guide attention
Shapes what millions notice
What stands out captures attention
Filters what we engage with
Aligns attention toward a goal
Tech shapes our focus
We notice things selectively
Humanity learns together
Simplify complex team decisions
Belief systems shape decisions
We interpret through models
We imagine others' minds