"and I was only presented the very information I need (rather than tons of bullshit visual effects modern GUIs consist of)." You're implying that visual effect

"and I was only presented the very information I need (rather than tons of bullshit visual effects modern GUIs consist of)." You're implying that visual effects cost mental energy. I disagree - a major point of the visual effects is to provide confirmation for the thing you've done, and reduce confusion if you mis-tap or something unexpected happens, by having an indicator that sticks around for the second or two it takes for your brain to catch up and re-view the screen.