Think of involution like a hamster running in a wheel. The hamster is working really hard, running and running, but it never actually goes anywhere new. It just keeps going in circles. Involution is like that. It’s working really hard but not making any real progress or getting anywhere new.
Another way to understand involution is by thinking about a group of kids trying to make the best sandcastle. They keep adding more and more sand, making it taller and taller. But eventually, they run out of good ideas or space, and the sandcastle doesn’t really get any better. They’re just adding sand because they think they have to keep working.
Involution can also be like a race where everyone is running as fast as they can, but they’re all stuck on a treadmill. They’re using a lot of energy and effort, but they’re not moving forward. It’s like a loop where everyone is busy, but nothing truly new or exciting happens. It’s about doing more and more without really changing or improving things.