Weekly curated resources for designersthinkers andmakers.We could argue all day about which things are fundamentally different in an AI-first world, but one undeniable difference is that the more intelligent technology gets, the fewer visible interfaces a human sees.()With each automated decision, we remove a choice, a slice of agency, from the user. As we do this more often, we begin to leave some of our personality behind. If the algorithms are an average of our calculated habits, then living on autopilot will leave us regressing toward themean.Reclaiming your humanity in an algorithmic world By Joe BernsteinIs your UX Research reaching its full potential in business decisions? [Sponsored] Join leading UX research experts as we explore the reasons why UX research is undervalued despite the high demand for it. Well also look at practical ways to reframe research to tackle visibility issues and enhance its impact on the business.Editor picksWhat does it mean to have an experience? Different definitions shape product perspectives.By RogerLaureanoAI and cognitive offloading Sharing the thinking process with machines.By Tetiana SydorenkoMaking product quality a team sport Two intentional rituals you should try.By AletheiaDelivreThe UX Collective is an independent design publication that elevates unheard design voices and helps designers think more critically about theirwork.The challenge with design sprints, by Elan MillerMake methinkEthical web principles These principles are not merely theoretical; they constitute a call to action. They encourage everyone involved in the webs evolution to assess their contributions societal and environmental impacts. We can create a web that truly benefits everyone by adhering to these principles.Resist summary The output of Large Language Models (AI) is an aid to learning extremely simple things, and it is an impediment to learning anything complex or creative. I worry that without a complex model in ones own mind, one may never notice complex relationships that are otherwise missed. A loss of attention todetail.The web is too big, or scaling down Ultimately, though, the problem with this situation isnt that Mozilla or Firefox arent good enough. Its that the web is too complicated. A browser is an extraordinarily complex piece of software.Little gems thisweekWhat we can learn from the 7 worst designs ByBenRedefining chatbot design in the age of AI By Wojciech WasilewskiHow tabs changed the way we browse By ElvisHsiaoTools and resourcesRewards strategies How Duolingo, Nike, and Amazon use rewards to keep you hooked.By Angele LenglemetzShould AI write your alt text? Its time you write alt text on every meaningful image.By AlliePaschalUX storytelling Practical advice, not vague analogies, on how to use UX storytelling.By KaiWongSupport the newsletterIf you find our content helpful, heres how you can supportus:Check out this weeks sponsor to support their worktooForward this email to a friend and invite them to subscribeSponsor aneditionReclaiming your humanity, cognitive offloading, UX storytelling was originally published in UX Collective on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.