I happened to come across a post from a moderator (-> dang) highlighting HN's mission toward intellectual curiosity.
In their comment history, dang frequently (and adamantly) states that repetition and indignation are diametrically opposite to intellectual curiosity.
I find this concept very interesting and I would like to read more in-depth scientific or sociological analysis about it, e.g. why indignation stifles curiosity, the psychological roots of this dualism, how indignation works in mass society and media, etc.
In their comment history, dang frequently (and adamantly) states that repetition and indignation are diametrically opposite to intellectual curiosity.
I find this concept very interesting and I would like to read more in-depth scientific or sociological analysis about it, e.g. why indignation stifles curiosity, the psychological roots of this dualism, how indignation works in mass society and media, etc.
Thanks