Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi
Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi is a psychologist who is best known for his study of happiness and creativity, in particular his theory on “flow,” a state of optimal experience. He has served as faculty at the University of Chicago, Lake Forest College, and Claremont Graduate University.
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On What Makes an Enjoyable Experience
Usability • Psychology
Enjoyable experiences carry a common set of attributes, including a challenge matched against a person’s skill, clear goals and feedback, a sense of control, and a complete absorption of attention.
Flow • 1990
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On Flow and Cultivating Complexity
Psychology
Flow activities are desirable because they draw us through a cycle of developing higher levels of skill and attempting more challenging tasks, which pushes us to develop a more complex sense of self.
Flow • 1990