“Research shows that levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine surge when the brain is expecting a reward.[xi] Introducing variability multiplies the effect, creating… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Adding variability increased the frequency of the pigeons completing the intended action. Skinner’s pigeons tell us a great deal about what helps… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“test subjects played a gambling game while Knutson and his team looked at which areas of their brains became more active. The… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Imagine a time when your mobile phone rang but you didn’t answer it. Why not? Perhaps the phone was buried in a bag, making… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“For an example of how perception of a limited supply can increase sales, look no further than Amazon.com. My recent search for a DVD… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“all humans are motivated to seek pleasure and avoid pain, to seek hope and avoid fear, and finally, to seek social acceptance and avoid… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“The more users invest in a product through tiny bits of work, the more valuable the product becomes in their lives and the less… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Twitter The “feed” has become a social staple of many online products. The stream of limitless information displayed in a scrolling interface makes for… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Once a technology has created an association in users’ minds that the product is the solution of choice, they return on their own, no… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Instead of asking ‘what problem should I solve?’ ask ‘what problem do I wish someone else would solve for me?’”[cxxxi]” — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Storing Value Unlike physical goods in the real world, the software that runs our technology products can adapt itself to our needs. To become… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“From the follower side of the equation, the more Twitter users curate the list of people they follow, the better the service will be… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“When bored, many people seek excitement and turn to dramatic news headlines. When we feel overly stressed we seek calm, perhaps finding relief in… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
“Remember and Share - Action is the second step in The Hook. - The action is the simplest behavior in anticipation of reward. -… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
Habit-forming products often start as nice-to-haves, but once the habit is formed, they become must-haves. — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
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