You can try to like stuff
13 days ago
- #self-improvement
- #hobbies
- #psychology
- The hobby involves trying to like things you initially dislike as a way to probe human nature.
- Personal anecdotes include learning to appreciate Michael Jackson, overcoming childhood spinach aversion, and attempting to like country music.
- Techniques like imagining different contexts (e.g., Japanese monks serving spinach) can help change perceptions of disliked things.
- Some dislikes are deeply ingrained due to cultural programming or subconscious resistance, making them harder to change.
- Self-concepts can be incorrect, as seen with raisins and Oasis, where perceived likes don't align with actual preferences.
- TV snobbery highlights the challenge of changing tastes, especially when options feel limited or unappealing.
- The idea that enjoyment is subjective is illustrated by the example of people who might actually enjoy flights.