Some more reasons why I think I keep working on EA stuff:
EA forum’s karma system and comments make it motivating to participate here, I’m slightly addicted to it.
I’m embarrassed to admit it but I have a desire to impress other people and I try to do that by writing EA forum posts. I enjoy social status it gives me in some social situations, etc.
I’m afraid that in some cases these motivations lead me to work on things that are not the most impactful and I try to watch out for that.
Upvoted for being honest about status-related desires. Good to keep an eye on them but I think they can be useful motivators when they’re pointing in the right direction!
Some more reasons why I think I keep working on EA stuff:
EA forum’s karma system and comments make it motivating to participate here, I’m slightly addicted to it.
I’m embarrassed to admit it but I have a desire to impress other people and I try to do that by writing EA forum posts. I enjoy social status it gives me in some social situations, etc.
I’m afraid that in some cases these motivations lead me to work on things that are not the most impactful and I try to watch out for that.
Upvoted for being honest about status-related desires. Good to keep an eye on them but I think they can be useful motivators when they’re pointing in the right direction!