X thread argues the 'death of hobbies' complaints are really about lost superiority
kevinnbass · x · 2026-10-21
Responding to a wave of posts lamenting AI ruining hobbies, @dingchilling argues the frustration stems not from doing things themselves but from the joy of outperforming others: if a stranger failing your quiz is enough to ruin your enjoyment of a hobby or community, you may not love it as much as you think.
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