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Re:The meanest app: Duolingo subjects its users to "emotiona... by LoganDark on Monday August 05, 2024 @09:07AM (#41161020)
> If it’s important, why cede control of your own discipline to a notification loop of a for-profit company?

What makes you think all minds are equally capable of controlling their own discipline? (look up executive dysfunction)

Re:The meanest app: Duolingo subjects its users to "emotiona... by anonfornoreason on Monday August 05, 2024 @11:37PM (#41167579)
I generally don’t think all people are equally capable. I have a kid with fairly severe adhd, and i am mildly affected myself. I’m very familiar with executive dysfunction. What I have found is that it’s a muscle I can exercise and keep in shape, and if I start slacking on it it’s very easy for my discipline to fall apart. It took a couple of years to build up that fitness as well.
Re:The meanest app: Duolingo subjects its users to "emotiona... by LoganDark on Tuesday August 06, 2024 @06:53AM (#41169593)
I have fairly severe ADHD myself, and while it's possible for me to be vaguely functional, it already takes all of my energy just to not quit my job, and then there is no energy left for my personal time.

(I love my job, but that unfortunately doesn't stop it from being made nearly impossible for me. thanks, ADHD)