No Stupid Questions 91. Do You Savor or Gobble?
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Mar 20, 2022 Is it better to savor special moments or gobble them up? Dive into the psychology behind our consumption habits and discover the power of delayed gratification. Explore how binge-watching taps into immediate desires and shapes our viewing experiences. Learn about the interplay between scarcity, perfectionism, and our childhood influences on preservation. Listeners share personal stories about navigating enjoyment versus self-control, reflecting on the implications of today's consumption culture.
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Original Sin and Preservation
- Stephen explains that learning about original sin as a child made him want to keep things perfect.
- He connects this to his tendency to preserve things in new condition, even after he broke his iPhone screen.
Mo Berg's Newspaper Obsession
- Stephen tells a story about baseball player and spy Mo Berg, who was obsessed with newspapers.
- Berg refused to read any newspaper that had been opened by someone else first.
Plastic Slipcovers
- Angela describes growing up around relatives and neighbors who used plastic slipcovers on furniture.
- She questions the practicality and aesthetic appeal of this practice, citing uncomfortable experiences.