You Might Soon Be Fighting Temptation Using Your iPhone
Frog Design previewed today at the PopTech conference a new app that will supposedly bring you "mobile willpower" directly to your iPhone. Here is the app described by its developers :
Temptd brings the power of social networks directly to your iPhone or iPod Touch, strengthening your willpower in the moments you need it most. Whether you're struggling with weight loss or smoking, Temptd connects you with a community of people who are facing similar challenges. This free app uses game play to make it easy and fun to make smart choices, track your progress, and compete with others for willpower and karma points.
In short terms the idea is to help translate collective action into individual pursuits (much like AA). It's not really a new concept as apps like Booyah already implement it (without any success from my personal experience).
Maybe it could help somebody through weight-loss but I don't believe that a social network will coerce you into washing those dishes. What do you think?
[via Temptd]