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David Mamet's Memo on Writing
- 082349872349872 4y agoWho wants what? What happens if [they don't get it]? Why now? It just occurred to me that while every scene of an entertainment drama ought to be asking itself the questions above, they turn into a dark pattern when applied broadly. Much of getting stuff done involves doing things without drama, and tools which create drama (notifications, internet points, etc.) are arguably doing more harm than good.