LatentBloomer

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Damn man. That was such an insightful response. You’re a sharp dude. Thanks for the AMA

But the placebo effect is still going strong, so if you’re told the power pose works…

Anecdotal:

Relief from anxiety and obsession/ruminating thoughts can be found in many things, from alcohol to exercise and every pastime in between. The relief you find in the activity can become “addictive” (literally or metaphorically) hence why it’s a bad idea to drink alcohol after, say, a breakup (see below).

I personally have found that if you harness this “addiction,” you can use it to dive into a new hobby, such as running, climbing, or gaming. Just remember to stay aware of “too much of a good thing.” So don’t push yourself too hard even if it’s something harmless like hiking; be safe.

I personally started rock climbing at a gym after a breakup just to take my mind off of thinking about my ex. Now that relationship is ancient history, but the climbing is still a big part of my life. Now substitute the word “smoking cigarettes” in place of “climbing” to remember this is a double edged sword.

An overload of information has resulted in the monetization of attention. I’m not sure that makes the attention the defining characteristic of our age though.

To me that’s akin to calling other time periods the bartering age or the money age. The transactions didn’t define the ages, technology such as stone and bronze did. The massive amount of information being disseminated right now, although less of an “outrage,” is arguably more impactful than political shenanigans and clickbait profiteering.