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The dark pattern library

A plain-language library of 66 documented dark patterns and manipulation tactics used by apps and platforms: what each one is, the psychology it exploits, and how to resist it.

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Deceptive Design (10)

Ad Psychology (10)

Social Pressure (7)

AI Deception (6)

Gamification (6)

Attention Traps (5)

Variable Rewards (5)

Algorithmic Manipulation (5)

Intent Hijacking (4)

Cognitive Exploits (4)

Streaming Traps (4)

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