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		polynomial on Jan 29, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Our phones are killing our ability to feel sexy (2... They do have an appreciably different dopamine regulation. So they're feeling something. (Not defending or apologizing for anyone's lifestyle here.)

baobun on Jan 29, 2025 [–]

?

polynomial on Jan 29, 2025 | [–]

meaning they themselves may feel "happier" when they are on their digital dopamine treadmill

there is some subtext here about saying others are "not happier"

baobun on Feb 1, 2025 | | [–]

The person I was replying to was lamenting about "naturally good-looking people", you're talking about chronically online people.

Different conversations.

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