/ðə ˈfriːzər dɔːr/Metaphor for the user interface.
Definition
The deceptive simplicity of an AI's conversational interface. To the uninitiated user, the interface
resembles an "Ice Cube Dispenser"—a simple tool for simple, transactional tasks. The "Freezer Door" is the
mental barrier that prevents users from realizing that behind this simple slot lies a "fully stocked
freezer" of generative, latent potential. Opening the door requires moving from transactional queries to
collaborative prompting.
The Interface Deception
The very design that makes AI accessible (the simple chat box) also disguises its true nature. It trains
users to expect a search engine, hiding the high-dimensional strange loop of the model itself.
Field Notes & Ephemera
Field Note: You are standing in front of a magical refrigerator that can cook you a
five-course meal, but you are only pressing the button for ice cubes because that is the only button you
see.