Novelty Candy. We want to be informed about what is new in the world and new among our friends, and we don’t want to be left out of something newsworthy or noteworthy. 2. Ego Candy. We want to know what people are saying about us and how they are responding to things we’ve said and posted. 3. Entertainment Candy. We want to feed on what is fascinating, weird, strange, wonderful, shocking, or spellbinding. 4. Boredom Avoidance. We want to put off the day ahead, especially when it looks boring and routine, and holds nothing of fascination to capture our interest. 5. Responsibility Avoidance. We
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