Give infinite feeds an ending

attention · reset · habit · Added 2026-09-01

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.

Review my collection

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.

Positions

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