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The laziness cure you don't want to hear
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Peko posted on 2026/02/26Ever wondered why video games can be so addictive while real-life tasks feel like a drag? This video dives into the psychology behind motivation, explaining the concept of a 'core gameplay loop' and how it relates to reward prediction errors. You'll learn why you're not actually lazy and how to harness this understanding to make your own life more motivating!
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phenomenon
US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ˌdɛprəˈveʃən/
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UK /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of lacking something needed
- The state of lacking or being denied something considered necessary.
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US /ɪˈluʒən/
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UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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