You might have come across a video, a post, or a photo that generated unusual likeness, comments, replies and shares on a social media. The post received those responses for two reasons: New vs intriguing. And do people give attentions to these two variables? The reason is: People are naturally drawn to novelty and intrigue because it stimulates curiosity, engages the mind, and offers the potential for new experiences or knowledge. Exploring new things can be exciting and rewarding, prompting people to seek out novel and intriguing experiences or information. Additionally, novelty can provide a break from routine and monotony, offering a sense of freshness and excitement in one's daily life.
Publishes eclectic topics on human worldviews; Marketing including desires; needs, wants; aspirations, choices, preferences, lifestyles, behaviours, values; social constructions, trends, culture, politics, religions, ---- and ultimately human perspectives. John teaches online at the Ransford Global Institute: https://ransford.yolasite.com/