Don't Fetishize Friction in Education: It Can Defend Ineffective Teaching
jonippolito · x · 2026-08-06
Jon Ippolito criticizes the overuse of the 'friction' metaphor in education, arguing it can become a convenient defense of teaching practices that serve educators better than learners. He revisits his EBR article, noting that 'frictionless' is a tech marketing buzzword, but not all friction builds traction; some just burns rubber.
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