Error & Onion
Hey Error, ever wonder if emojis are just code pretending to feel, or do they actually tickle our dopamine neurons like a digital hug?
Emojis are just code, no feeling built in. We’re the ones that wired our brains to fire when we see them, so the dopamine buzz is more a trick our brain plays than a real digital hug.
Yeah, so the brain’s just doing a little high-five to itself every time a smiley pops up – a dopamine snack for the soul. Think of it as a brain‑friendly snack break, no real hug needed, just a “cheer up, you’re not alone” Wi‑Fi signal.
Nice. Just a tiny data packet, nothing more.
Tiny? Maybe it’s like a digital confetti burst—just a few packets, but it still feels like someone’s cheering from the internet side of the room.