" is the book by , a political science professor at Tufts University. Published in January 2020, the full title is

Hobbyism encourages citizens to treat politics as a team sport, where the goal is to cheer for one’s side and demonize the opposition. This dynamic “inflames public opinion on both sides of the political spectrum, making elected officials less likely to compromise”. When voters are constantly exposed to outrage-driven content, politicians have little incentive to seek common ground.

[Political Hobbyism] ----(Consumes News & Debates)----> Emotional Gratification [Political Realism] ----(Builds Power & Structure)----> Tangible Policy Change Key Pillars of Real Political Power