Sludge¶
Sunstein, C. R. (2021). Sludge.
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Mechanisms¶
- Friction Insertion
- Its failure mode is that friction is a blunt, universal tax — it slows the diligent along with the reckless, and misplaced or over-heavy friction becomes sludge: needless effort that degrades legitimate use while barely denting a determined actor.
This sourceIt names exactly the way well-intended friction becomes harmful when it is heavier or broader than the accelerating loop it was meant to damp.
- Its failure mode is that friction is a blunt, universal tax — it slows the diligent along with the reckless, and misplaced or over-heavy friction becomes sludge: needless effort that degrades legitimate use while barely denting a determined actor.
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