The author reflects on their favorite product, Facebook, and runner-up products that highlight the importance of great design, functionality, and user experience.
The author questions the use of traditional product metrics and suggests measuring ethical outcomes that focus on real human impact.
They propose metrics that assess positive, purposeful interactions and how well products enrich lives through efficiency, creativity, or emotional connection.
The author emphasizes the responsibility of product managers to go beyond engagement and retention and measure the transformative effect products have on users.