Psychonutrient. A class of object or behaviour that has been adapted
in such a way that it enhances human cognitive abilities and mental
wellbeing while maintaining or promoting physical health.
Psychotoxin. A class of object or behaviour that is strongly adapted
to use and exploit human cognitive or psychological biases with an
effect of mental or physical harm on those exposed to it.
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Psychonutrient
Psychonutrient. A class of object or behaviour that has been adapted in such a way that it enhances human cognitive abilities and mental wellbeing while maintaining or promoting physical health.
"Coffee" and "micro" breaks, writing and journaling, active recall, spaced repetition, and flashcards are examples of psychonutrients.
Psychotoxin
Psychotoxin. A class of object or behaviour that is strongly adapted to use and exploit human cognitive or psychological biases with an effect of mental or physical harm on those exposed to it.
Infohazards, cognitohazards, ragebait, thought terminating clichés, dark patterns, and short form video are examples of psychotoxicity.
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