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False Simplicity in User Interfaces

1) Loss of Context One type of false simplicity arise when you simplify an interface in a way where the user end up losing context. Such loss of context can happen when you oversimplify or outright remove UI elements such as hierarchy indication (indentations, semantic markup, breadcrumbs etc.), navigation history (visited link state), labels, indication of selections, instructions and so on. https://baymard.com/blog/false-simplicity

Seattle misreads Thomas Piketty supporting $15 minimum wage

They read the Cliff Notes version by Paul Krugman. https://www.theguardian.com/money/us-money-blog/2014/jun/03/thomas-piketty-seattle-minimum-wage-risks-jobs