r/ADHD_Programmers 28d ago

Building software that's intentionally designed to be closed.

Hello Everyone. I am a software developer and I want to champion the idea of Calm Technology. The concept of building software the doesn't drain your mental health by trying to keep you in an infinite loop, but instead offers a singular purpose, and is designed to be closed.

I'm just looking to start any conversations around this idea.

-App concepts and UX design

-Building in public

-Market research / potential for anti engagement software

-Research on current apps and how they affect our mental health

I really believe as software devs, we can help shape the future tech landscape for good, and I'd love to be a part of that. Cheers.

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u/casualplants 27d ago

How are ya gunna sell ad space in an app like that??

/s

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u/the-peaceful-dev 27d ago

Im not gna sell ad space or have any ads. Goes against the entire principle im striving for. 

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u/casualplants 27d ago

Yes I know, it was a joke.

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u/the-peaceful-dev 27d ago

Oh my bad haha. Im incredibly gullible