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How hobbies become identity props instead of personal enjoyment

I collect vinyl records but only listen to them when people visit so they can see my taste and ask about my setup

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The object has become a symbol to project rather than a source of private pleasure.

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“Where Are You with Hobbies and the examined life?”

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