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Nir's Childhood Obesity Struggle
- Nir Eyal shared his personal struggle with childhood obesity and emotional eating.
- This experience sparked his fascination with behavioral science and habit change.
Products Modulate Mood
- All products and services fundamentally modulate mood to alleviate discomfort.
- Human behavior is driven by the desire to escape discomfort rather than purely seek pleasure.
Use the Regret Test Ethically
- Use the "regret test" to judge if a product design is ethical by asking if users would regret their actions knowing all facts.
- Avoid coercive manipulations that force users into undesired actions; focus on persuasion aligning with user intent.