Explore the impact of modern app design on cognitive processes and decision-making in this thought-provoking 46-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the challenges of declining attention spans and increasing decision fatigue in today's digital landscape. Examine the ethical implications of UX design that minimizes user choice, and discover how augmented intelligence is shaping a new era of anticipatory software. Learn about the shift towards proactive and distraction-free design, and its potential to both help and harm users. Gain insights into creating effective user interfaces, implementing predictive models, and designing for cross-platform compatibility. Understand the importance of participatory design, mitigating risks, and maintaining consistency in user experience. Reflect on the cultural shifts driven by these design trends and consider how to balance innovation with user-centric approaches in application development.