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How social media consumption replaces personal interests and creativity

I used to have hobbies and interests but now I just scroll and watch other people doing interesting things and I've forgotten what I actually enjoy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Passive entertainment consumption atrophies the muscles of curiosity and creative engagement that build identity and satisfaction.

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Worth thinking about

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