EVIL
by Design
INTERACTION DESIGN TO
LEAD US INTO TEMPTATION
Chris Nodder
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Evil by Design: Interaction design to lead us into temptation
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To my wife, Mel, for putting up with me during the crunch
times; and my dog, Sheila, for giving me the best excuse
for taking breaks during those same crunch times.
