Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

Perspective Shift by Colby Martin

Why are We Obsessed with Judging People?

Even when we resist passing judgment, it's still a resistance. Meaning, we fight the urge.

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Colby Martin
Feb 24, 2026
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I’ve often wondered if, when someone says they love “people watching,” what they’re really saying is, “I love the intentional act of passing judgments on random strangers.”

No? That’s just me? (cue Ho…

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