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"It seems that perfection is reached not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."
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"Simplicity is a great virtue but it requires hard work to achieve it and education to appreciate it. And to make matters worse: complexity sells better."
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Why we are drawn to complexity
We associate complexity with expertise, innovation, and authority.
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The power of simplicity
Simple thinking can lead to better plans, communication, and execution.
- The KISS principle (keep it simple, stupid) makes simplicity a key goal in design.
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We prefer complexity over simplicity
People tend to prefer complex solutions over plain ones.
- Complexity can make products look more impressive - and marketers know how to take advantage of it by projecting authority and expertise.
- Complex processes can give the illusi...
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Complexity is a moving target
While simplicity can lead to innovative thinking, complexity is often used to impress rather than to help.
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