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That is one long non-article. Let's try: It's an aplication of the placebo effect. It gives people the feeling of having an impact on critical systems which wo

That is one long non-article. Let's try: It's an aplication of the placebo effect. It gives people the feeling of having an impact on critical systems which work better automated when they have not, like on traffic lights. A net-positive effect is widely observed.

UweSchmidt 8y ago
Can't agree that the effect is net positive. It adds another level of confusion and doubt in technology, since occasionally people will figure out what's going on or read articles like this one. How about showing a timer on the traffic light when they will turn green, or temporarily disable traffic lights when there is little traffic (using live data).
- maxxxxx 8y ago
  "How about showing a timer on the traffic light when they will turn green" In some areas they have these and it's really nice.
  - craftyguy 8y ago
    Yea having been to cities where this is deployed widely (e.g. Taipei), it's a shame that they aren't in use everywhere.
  - fjsolwmv 8y ago
    Those have negative consequences like car drivers accelerating other race against the upcoming red light.
qubax 8y ago
> That is one long non-article. CNN...