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The Burden of Knowledge Hoarding: Understanding Intellectual FOMO
In a society overwhelmed by the abundance of information, the act of hoarding knowledge has become an all too familiar struggle for many. When we think of hoarding, we often picture physical clutter—stacks of books, boxes of old toys, or piles of papers. However, the hoarding of knowledge—through bookmarks, saved articles, and unread books—has quietly woven itself into the fabric of our digital lives. This article delves into the phenomenon known as intellectual FOMO (fear of missing out), examining its impact on our mental health and offering ways to manage this ever-growing digital collection.