Pattern
An infinite feed becomes more deliberate when browsing and consuming are separated by a finite queue with an empty state.
Practice
Skim chosen sources only to save worthwhile items, then leave the feed. Consume from the saved queue until it is empty.
Start small
Save one item to a finite Watch Later list, leave the feed, and consume only from that list.
Watch out
A queue with no limit or review rule can become another infinite feed in disguise.
Concepts
- intentional friction
- A small obstacle creates time to reconsider an automatic digital action.
- zero queues
- A queue has a meaningful done state and can return to empty.
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