I say this is “somewhat” surprising to me not because I didn’t expect these results but rather that these results were finally found in a controlled scientific study. I had seen the behavioral patterns illustrated in the talk in myself as well as some colleagues. Looking back at my career so far, I’ve spent a lot of time doing extra “work” after work hours totally unrelated to my real job simply for the enjoyment of it. I have read and taught myself different aspects of technology not because it will eventually help me get a raise or obtain a better position but because I simply enjoy it like one might enjoy playing a musical instrument. This gives me some purpose and reaffirms the love I have for this profession even after sometimes stressful days. I am definitely not the only one who feels the same way. It is then not surprising to me that this same behavior can be seen in a more general context.

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