Dark patterns Articles — Atticus Li

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Articles exploring dark patterns through the lens of behavioral science and experimentation. Practical frameworks for growth leaders who measure in revenue, not vanity metrics.

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urgency Mar 28, 2026 7 min read

The Urgency Spectrum: From Ethical Scarcity to Dark Patterns in E-commerce

Map the full spectrum of urgency tactics in e-commerce, from legitimate scarcity signals to manipulative dark patterns, examining the behavioral science and long-term economics of each approach.

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The Urgency Spectrum: From Ethical Scarcity to Dark Patterns in E-commerce

dark patterns Mar 28, 2026 7 min read

Dark Patterns vs. Persuasive Design: Where the Line Is and Why It Matters for Retention

The long-term business cost of manipulative UX: churn, reviews, regulatory risk, and brand erosion. Why ethical persuasion outperforms manipulation over any meaningful time horizon.

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Dark Patterns vs. Persuasive Design: Where the Line Is and Why It Matters for Retention

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