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noun
an artificial, nonessential activity done solely for the sense of fulfillment that comes with having some goal to work towards.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Appears in psychological texts since early 20th century. Popularized in 1995 by Ted Kaczynski's Industrial Society and its Future.
