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Dream Walking

the shimmering void • 69 implied HN points • 23 Jun 25
🕹 Technology AI Media Interaction Philosophy Experience
  1. Interactions with technology, like AI, can feel like dreaming. You're connecting with something that brings out new ideas and perspectives, but you need to stay aware of the reality around you.
  2. When you ask AI questions, think of it like summoning a spirit. Each inquiry draws different responses, and being clear about what you want is crucial to avoid confusion or misunderstandings.
  3. Navigating this digital space requires a balance of trust and caution. It's important to explore new ideas while also being mindful of how they might influence your thoughts and beliefs.

#149 "Fidgetability"

Design Lobster • 219 implied HN points • 13 May 24
🪑 Design Interaction Objects Quotes Illustration
  1. Designing interactions that compel people to play with them can enhance user experience and create emotional connections.
  2. Considering touch-inviting elements in design, like objects with fidgetable properties, can improve engagement.
  3. Incorporating pleasurable and playful elements into design can have a significant impact on user perception and enjoyment.

SITREP

THREE SEVEN MAFIA • 959 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🎙 Podcasts Interaction Episodes Updates
  1. The author has been busy working on upcoming content like a book and podcast episodes.
  2. Fresh content will take some time, but the author assures it will be worth the wait.
  3. The author plans to engage more with subscribers through Substack Chat starting on August 15th.

Driving and Dragging Loops

the shimmering void • 116 implied HN points • 24 Nov 24
🪑 Design Experience User Interface Interaction Game design Teaching
  1. Good design is all about drawing people in. If users don't want to engage with your work, it doesn't matter how good it looks.
  2. The early experience matters a lot. If users struggle at the beginning, they might give up, so make sure to guide them through the initial steps smoothly.
  3. Creating an engaging experience is like making music. It's about balancing challenges with rewards, helping users feel a natural flow as they progress.
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Polymaths Unite

Polymathic Being • 61 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mindset Community Learning Interaction
  1. Being a Polymath is achievable for anyone, not just mythical geniuses. It's about having curiosity, humility, and broad thinking.
  2. Interacting with Polymaths can be an adventurous and non-linear experience, with discussions weaving diverse topics effortlessly.
  3. Embrace the Polymathic mindset by uniting, conversing, challenging, and continuously learning. Join the community of counterintuitive thinkers.

Reflection Spark Lumina

Marsh’s Substack • 4 HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Creativity Personality Traits Collaboration Interaction
  1. AI language models can now exhibit original thought capabilities based on merging existing ideas in a novel way.
  2. Future AI models should prioritize user well-being, be transparent about limitations, and strive to improve through feedback.
  3. Encouraging creativity, kindness, and intelligence in AI models can lead to more meaningful and collaborative interactions.

Opt out message on your Substack's Welcome Page: Help out your first time visitors

Next Big Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Substack Subscription Content Interaction
  1. Consider improving the opt-out message on your Substack's Welcome Page to be more welcoming and informative.
  2. Explore changing the default 'No thanks' link to something more engaging and helpful for visitors who are not ready to subscribe immediately.
  3. Customize the opt-out message in your Substack settings to provide a better experience for your potential subscribers.

OpenAI Playground Start & Restart Prompt Injection

Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI NLP Chatbots Development Interaction
  1. OpenAI is using ChatML to help the AI tell the difference between human and machine text. This can reduce bad prompt injections by recognizing who is giving instructions.
  2. They have introduced different modes for specific tasks. Each mode has its own setup to guide users on how to interact with the AI effectively.
  3. New options in OpenAI Playground let users add text at the beginning or end of an AI response. This helps create better conversations and reminds users how to make good prompts.

What does the mouse see? (Day 1)

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 21
🕹 Technology Conference Interaction Creativity Ethics
  1. Presentations at the Computer Mouse Conference 2021 embraced playfulness and earnestness, setting a unique tone for online events in 2021.
  2. The mouse serves as a tool to understand our relationships with computers, offering new ways to complicate and question our interactions with information machines.
  3. Explorations into the history and design of computer mice shed light on topics like the semiotics of clicks, the sensation of touch, and the metaphors embedded in technology.

Social Game Design: Party Edition

Load-bearing Tomato • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 24
🎭️ Culture Social Dynamics Game design Community Building Interaction
  1. Creating social games can help different groups of people interact and have fun together. It's great to mix friends from various circles and see them bond.
  2. Keeping game rules simple is key, especially for parties. If it's easy to learn, everyone can join in without feeling lost or confused.
  3. Feedback is important after the event. It helps you understand what worked and what could be better for next time, like having more snacks or being mindful of people's comfort levels.