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Highlight Reel Effect Explained #psychology

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Published Sep 29, 2026, 2:58 PM · 2w ago

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Description

Why the Highlight Reel Effect makes your real life feel inadequate. We often fall into the comparison trap when scrolling through curated life updates from others. This video explores the social media psychology behind why we only share our wins and how that distorts our perception of reality. Subscribe to NotionWave to keep building a more intentional life. #Philosophy #Learning #DailyPhilosophy #WesternPhilosophy #EasternPhilosophy
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