What does slow AI look like?
Slow thinking allows for more careful thinking. Add friction to slow people down by adding cognitive overhead and adding the number of steps required for action. Direct attention to important but ignored facets of the issue.
Stephen Wendel • Designing for Behavior Change: Applying Psychology and Behavioral Economics
Incorporating slowness into your process is a paradox. What I mean by slow is that you work at a pace that allows you to pay attention to what you are doing.
Thomas Sterner • The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus Into Your Life
Apologizing for slow replies is a symptom of unrealistic demands in an always-on culture. How quickly people answer you is rarely a sign of how much they care about you. It’s usually a reflection of how much they have on their plate.
Adam Grant • Granted: The case for slow replies, and insights on facing fear and finding hope
In a western culture that’s obsessed with fast time, quick turnarounds and immediate results, can you and I refuse? Can we slow down?