This week's must-reads: Apple Cracks Down on Apps That Fight iPhone Addiction
In my work as a behavioral designer, I come across stories on the importance of using psychology to influence behavior. Here's my weekly round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.
Apple Cracks Down on Apps That Fight iPhone Addiction
Last year, with much fanfare, the tech giant unveiled a screen-time tracker of its own. Then it quietly began purging competitors from its store.
Notes on AI Bias
Machine learning is one of the most important fundamental trends in tech today, and it’s one of the main ways that tech will change the world.
I Let a Stranger Watch Me Work for a Day — And I’ve Never Been More Productive
An unlikely way to keep yourself focused.
Our 6 Must-Reads for Honing Focus and Managing Your Time
How do you find focus in a world of competing priorities? Operate with intention.
One Simple Way to Eliminate Distractions in a Board Meeting
A rule for meeting hygiene.
Making Uncommon Knowledge Common
The Rich Barton Playbook for winning markets through Data Content Loops.
Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and blogs about the psychology of products at NirAndFar.com. For more insights on changing behavior, join his free newsletter and receive a free workbook.
