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A LessWrong post argues that people misunderstand addictions by treating them as attachments to specific activities like scrolling or vaping, rather than as strategies. The author says this misunderstanding explains why attempts to curb addictions often fail.
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“Many people I respect misunderstand addictions: they believe they’re addicted “to” scrolling, vaping, overworking, etc.—instead of recognizing addictions as strategies.”
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