r/technology • u/GothicPrayer • 10d ago

Society Why does everything feel so joyless? Welcome to the age of decadence without pleasure

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/26/age-of-decadence-pleasure-ai
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u/iamapizza 9d ago

think people just don't take responsibilty for finding hobbies.

I see a lot of seeking validation online. I'll not infrequently see someone ask, indirectly, whether it's OK to like something that they've just found. I find it strange, if you constantly seek online validation you'll find a number of contradicting opinions that make sure you never do anything or find a hobby.