I’m learning that a lot of people need dual/layered feedback loops to do what they want to do.

We do this to reduce the fear of failure.

It’s hard to be a content creator, so people apply to be approved content creators for games. Their videos might stink, but they have the stamp of approval from that game studio… so they keep making videos to stay part of the group.

It’s hard to make a good game, so people will make a YouTube video about making their game. Usually the video will perform better than the game. The video’s good performance will make the game’s failure more palatable.