It’s weird to think thatinterestcan be put on a scale. Like, a continuum ranging from interesting to the minimal,tiny iotadegree to the maximum, universal level of approval.It’s even weirder that we havea dedicated online communitythat focuses on a very particular part of this continuum—themildinterest.But you already know that. Probably. Whatever the case, there is no shortage of mildly interesting things to see and experience in the world, and the beauty of technology allows you to see it just one scroll away.This post may includeaffiliate links.
It’s weird to think thatinterestcan be put on a scale. Like, a continuum ranging from interesting to the minimal,tiny iotadegree to the maximum, universal level of approval.
It’s even weirder that we havea dedicated online communitythat focuses on a very particular part of this continuum—themildinterest.
But you already know that. Probably. Whatever the case, there is no shortage of mildly interesting things to see and experience in the world, and the beauty of technology allows you to see it just one scroll away.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
By now, you probably know what Reddit is, let aloner/mildlyinteresting. It has over 22 million members and is ranked #23 on the entire platform. At least as of this listicle.Even the subreddit’s description was fourth-wall breaking and kinda like “ah, screw it, it’s in the name.” That’s how universally recognized the subreddit has become.
By now, you probably know what Reddit is, let aloner/mildlyinteresting. It has over 22 million members and is ranked #23 on the entire platform. At least as of this listicle.
Even the subreddit’s description was fourth-wall breaking and kinda like “ah, screw it, it’s in the name.” That’s how universally recognized the subreddit has become.
It’s a bit hard to explain whatmildlymeans in the context of interest. You’d think you’re either interested in something or you’re not. Sure, you can be on the fence about it, or you can be in a situation where you want to like something. And that makes loads of sense. This is where you start to think abouthow muchof your time and energy you’d want to allocate to whatever you’re mildly interested in. But how much ismildly?
He goes on to say that self-interest is what motivates people to pursue goals. The first of which are basic bodily human needs, like eating and staying healthy. According to Smith, this should not be confused with wants and desires—sure, everyone wants a Ferrari, and it might be within someone’sself-interestto get one, but it’s not key to your survival, and that’s Smith’s take on it.
But you can’t really ignore wants and desires, right? Sure, there is the idea that puttingyourself through some suffering builds character. But if it’s taken to an extreme, it can be destructive, causing distress, anxiety, and it won’t solve the problem. Instead, it has to be a balancing act, and allowing yourself to have interests and hobbies, even to amilddegree, will have a positive impact on you, i.e.less stress and a better mood.
And this now circles around to self-interest again. Whether something is a mild interest or a deep one, it’s still good to have these positive experiences about things that you genuinely like. Being interested in things is not only good for us mentally, but it is a certain kind of reward—like picking up a phone, just for a little bit, after grinding through an hour or two of work.
So, yeah… food for thought!Thank you, that was my TedTalk.
If you’re interested in seeing moremildlyinteresting things,Bored Pandahas talked about this at length on numerous occasions. Or you can also check outthe community itself.Whatever the case, the internet is your oyster, and we personally recommend leaving this pearl of a website a comment, maybe give an upvote and share your thoughts about anything or everything you’ve read here today!
If you’re interested in seeing moremildlyinteresting things,Bored Pandahas talked about this at length on numerous occasions. Or you can also check outthe community itself.
Whatever the case, the internet is your oyster, and we personally recommend leaving this pearl of a website a comment, maybe give an upvote and share your thoughts about anything or everything you’ve read here today!
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