<\/span><\/h3>\nThere is a reason this book is titled “Hooked” and not “Habit”. Taking more of a moral stance, Eyal encourages the reader to ask some probing questions before releasing a product that will form user habits. For example, scrolling through social media after a long productive day for a few hours maybe the intended desire, but developing anxiety from over-exposure and comparing can cause serious health issues.<\/p>\n
Eyal goes on to mention that the habits formed by this product must be at least neutral, if not beneficial when considering its release. Remember that not all products cause habits, so before deciding whether to ask yourself these two questions, identify whether your product achieves this. Ask yourself if the product makes the user’s life easier and better and if you would use this product yourself.<\/p>\n
For example, with smartphones and social media, many of the habits formed can be good. It is always a user to schedule their day, connect with family globally, and share achievements. On the other hand, products that play to various harmful addictions may be profitable, but can be morally, and even legally, wrong.<\/p>\n