// Glossary
Attachment
6 topics
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Does a Soul Reside in Things Made by Oneself?
Emotional bond to an object. Because handmade objects contain the maker's 'personal history,' they readily evoke special attachment.
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The Resistance to Letting Go of Stones
A psychological state of emotional bonding to a specific object, making it difficult to let go. In the case of stones, memories of discovery and empathy for their beauty form attachment.
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Does Making Something with Your Own Hands Change Anything?
Emotional bond to an object or act. Objects made by hand tend to evoke special attachment because time and effort have been invested in them.
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The Difference Between Repairing Broken Things and Buying New Ones
Emotional bond to an object. Through repair, 'history' and 'story' are added to the object, deepening attachment.
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Attachment to a Being One Can Only Encounter Through a Screen
A persistent emotional bond felt toward a specific object. In psychology, it derives from Bowlby's attachment theory in childhood and extends to romantic or friendly relationships in adulthood. In the VTuber case, since it forms without physical contact, it is sometimes called 'screen attachment'.
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Why Do We Feel Attachment to Inanimate Matter
Emotional connection felt toward inanimate objects or things, a closeness or familiarity beyond mere ownership.