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A comment on Ask HN: I feel so shallow and dumb when I see what other smart people are doing. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: I feel so shallow and dumb when I see what other ... by paulpauper on Friday November 19, 2021 @08:37PM (#29284790)
Maybe nothing noble about it, but it sure feels good to be the best at something or close to the best and respected and successful
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Re:Ask HN: I feel so shallow and dumb when I see what other ... by johndevor on Friday November 19, 2021 @09:36PM (#29285102)
I think that's the point Jordan Peterson has been making for a while, referencing increased serotonin released in lobsters who win fights against other lobsters, and a lowering in the ones who lose.
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