First off, the delusion of perfection or authenticity ought to be dispensed with. It is the utmost in foolishness.
But to seek improvement and novelty--what's wrong with that. We are wired to seek new experiences, and so much of human society is dependent on that drive.
We tend to mock the foolishness in other people's hobbies or interests, while being endlessly fascinated by our own. Just the other day, I smirked at someone who dislikes the American president, yet invested time and money to read his nieces account of Mr. Trump.
But why should I smirk? It is no stranger than me drooling over high end tonearms that I would be foolish to acquire.
