The intuitive force metaphors of humans in complex systems break down whenever there is no counterforce. This leads people to commit errors:
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false positive: wish/make up a counterforce (e.g. "backlash")
false negative: exert yourself but believe you didn't change anything
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on the other hand if you wish to make a system "readable" and intuitive, make it as physical as possible.