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The Influence of Numbers and Gamification in Life
Gamified systems like fitness apps and trackers give us concrete numbers to quantify ambiguous aspects of life, but they aren't necessarily accurate. Despite this, we let these numbers affect our mood, self-perception, motivations, and actions. Humans love certainty, which is why real games work. They provide clear answers on whether we did the right or wrong thing. However, gamified systems can't truly provide that certainty. They rely on assumptions, flawed judgments, and unsettled science. So, what do these numbers really mean? Regardless, we often let them dictate our actions and decisions.
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