• ComradeSalad@lemmygrad.ml
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    2 years ago

    It’s the psychological effect of the monkey reaching for a new branch, but desperately refusing to let go of the branch they’re already holding.

    Their brain is subconsciously building them an airbag so that when reality becomes undeniable, the sting won’t hurt as much.