I am writing a non-fiction book and it’s going well so far, but recently it occurred to me that (despite the negativity present here), I have benefitted so much

I am writing a non-fiction book and it’s going well so far, but recently it occurred to me that (despite the negativity present here), I have benefitted so much from spending my smartphone-addiction attention here, in this place, rather than pretty much any other app on my phone. I would not be half as far in my project without HN. It’s makes me think about the European parlors and coffeehouses that fostered great European curiosity. In a digital world full of places devoid of this curiousity, it can still be found here. Heck, this happened today, specifically with the thread regarding Colossal Cave Adventure. The top comment directed me to resources that just so happened to save me a chapter of work. Obviously this is just my project, and I don’t expect my happiness with this development to change the lives of others, but it’s a good thing for me. It’s especially good when compared to the other places I could be; ideally I would throw my phone and laptop off a bridge and achieve inner peace. Barring that, I’m glad to be here, and thankful for your project. It did positively affect the lives’ of others. At the risk of this comment sounding like a copypasta, I hope you understand my meaning well enough. I don’t think I’m alone in this experience here.