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It's all a social thing surely. you see what other people do and how others react to it, and that informs your opinions and how you react to others. Also if you try something and observe others reactions, even passively, you'll then continue to do things or not. This would lead to more interaction with / exposure to the thing, and acquired taste kicks in.
So it's a reflection of what other people around you like, and a reflection of the volume of things that are around you, a combination of the two and a bit of special sauce that I haven't figured out yet, but definitely isn't money
Apr 14, 2024
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It’s hard to fully appreciate the impact algorithmic feeds have on deciding and reinforcing what is desirable. Algorithms collect your data, put you into groups with similar people, and predict what to recommend based on what other people who enjoy similar things and are part of similar demographics have responded well to. Social media apps often expertly track users’ responses to the content they’re shown.
Consider what it means for you to like things, where those tastes come from, why you like them, etc. There’s nothing wrong with being basic because few are meant to be connoisseurs, even if it may feel like it in a digital world dominated by aesthetics. But if you have specific well-developed taste and a trained eye, you can usually articulate explanations for what draws you to these things and the influences and life experiences that have led you there. If you can’t it can be helpful to reflect on it! This is a normal first step for anyone with a serious interest in arts and culture of any kind.
Jan 17, 2025
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basically every meaningful connection i make with people stems from a shared interest in one of these things. i think about it a lot and i'm not sure why exactly it is, but the people i'm drawn to most all seem to have common tastes. maybe the media we consume is a reflection of who we are as people, and this is what i'm seeing?
May 15, 2025
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for food, art, hobbies etc. ! i always derive more pleasure from music that might not be instantly accessible or from films that are not easily digestible, or novelty snacks that might taste weird at first!
the best things in life are the ones that it takes time to understand
Jan 24, 2024
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so many traffic laws were broken
Apr 22, 2024
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all the way, not just putting to sleep again and again. let it have some proper rest.
Nov 17, 2024
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Wearing things you thought you didn't like/had outgrown but actually they've got more years in them and actually are still relevant to how you've changed as a person
Forgot I owned these Cuban heeled boots and they’re such a great shade of tan / the suede is getting all nappy and beautiful. The modern cowboy look is coming back!!!
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