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fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Why Sucking at Your Hobby Could Be a Secret Weapon

Hobby apps create social pressure to optimize and track activities, transforming hobbies from purposeless enjoyment into performance-driven pursuits similar to conventional social media.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

The Mimicry Trap

Mimetic desire suggests we learn what to desire by observing others, not simply their behaviors, but their longings. Watching someone pursue something passionately often triggers a similar pull within us.
Philosophy
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