... and making you want to the activity again, as soon as possible You get the positive reinforcement again, and again, and again, in a constant cycle of positive reinforcement, and soon you’re addicted ... inspiration in what others have done, you get ideas, you gather the raw materials for creating But consuming and communicating aren’t creating They aid creating, they lay the groundwork, but at some point ... Interesting: the simple act of giving up email was either hugely courageous, or arrogant, because I wasn’t living up to the expectation of society that I’d be available via email and at least make the attempt...