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Mistake Magnetism

The Dark Side of Autocorrected Features

Mistake Magnetism is the phenomenon where autocorrected words become irreparably tangled in a vortex of errors, refusing to be freed from their digital shackles.

It's like a moth to flame, but with more typos.

Our research suggests that Mistake Magnetism is caused by an unstable combination of AI algorithms, user apathy, and an overreliance on predictive text.

But don't just take our word for it - try it out for yourself!

Read our study on the aesthetics of typos

Explore the psychological implications of being a typo magnet