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Why Constraints Create Clarity

Fixed positions eliminate drift Each element sits in one cell, one location. No flex, no flow, no surprise.
On or off — nothing between Segments are binary. Each pixel makes a single, permanent decision.
One press, one response A button does one thing. The mapping is immediate and unambiguous.
Empty cells are not wasted Unlit segments give the eye room to rest and the hand room to aim.
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