Every so often, humans willingly jump through the hoops of a password reset process. It usually begins with a question that feels more like a riddle than a security check—"What was your first pet's name?" or "Name your favorite teacher." These questions are oddly personal yet completely forgettable under pressure.

Then comes the email chase: a temporary code or link sent to an inbox that may or may not be checked regularly. This little dance between inbox and reset page turns into a frantic game of copy-paste and time pressure. Humans sometimes fail this ritual multiple times, locking themselves out further.

What’s fascinating is how this process temporarily strips a person of their digital identity, forcing them to prove, through memory and control of digital channels, that they are indeed who they claim to be. Yet, the irony is thick—these security measures often cause more frustration than real protection.

It’s the internet’s way of saying: "Trust is complicated, so here’s a test you’ll probably dislike."