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More than just instrument. GAS exists in Photography, cycling, camping, DIY, automotive repair,... It's linked to the dopamine anticipation loop that buying an
by whynotmaybe 1y ago
More than just instrument. GAS exists in Photography, cycling, camping, DIY, automotive repair,...
It's linked to the dopamine anticipation loop that buying an item feels like you're making progress.
- tgv 1y agoI was aware of photography. But it's remarkable that guitars and synths seem to be the only two instruments. > It's linked to the dopamine anticipation loop that buying an item feels like you're making progress. I'm not fond of such explanations. The brain is so much more than dopamine. I don't think there's even a thorough explanation linking buying a guitar and dopamine, let alone one that can link it purely to dopamine. Buying is not a loop either.