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All brains crave novelty and mental stimulation.
by philosopher1234 4y ago
All brains crave novelty and mental stimulation.
- rxhernandez 4y agoI've met plenty of people who've never left their metro area in the 3 decades they've been alive. On the other hand, when my girlfriend asks me what I would like to do, she has to qualify it with: "inside of this state." I have driven across multiple states on a whim a few times over the past couple years. The degree to which people crave novelty varies greatly.
- philosopher1234 4y agoI think what you’re describing is a difference in degree not kind
- arrow7000 4y agoADHD is only a difference in degree not in kind. But that degree can still be significant enough to be crippling.
- DrewADesign 4y agoThe difference between a forest fire and a camp fire is a difference in degree, not kind.
- DrewADesign 4y agoNot too often you see someone being glib and pedantic at the same time. ADHD is at least related to a dopamine deficiency and those affected generally self-sooth by seeking stimulation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24997891/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24997891/ Next time, check if your dismissive one-liner makes a valid point.