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320 People who built things for a living usually see the world differently from people who worked behind a desk, and psychology says the difference matters more than you’d think

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Sarah Mitchell @ Silicon Canals 3 place · 02/09/2026 03:15 EDT

People who built things for a living usually see the world differently from people who worked behind a desk, and psychology says the difference matters more than you’d think

Research reveals that the type of work we do—whether crafting with our hands or strategizing behind screens—literally rewires our brains, creating vastly different approaches to problem-solving, stress, and even how we define a meaningful life.

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