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"Computers" is a big hobby of mine (recently turned into a job as well). Specifically Linux became interesting to me as I became concerned about privacy. Hmm, maybe you could say privacy/security is a hobby of mine... At any rate, the point is that I had some problems I wanted to solve, and the hobby/hobbies sort of grew around that.
Worried about surveillance? Start learning about Linux and internet security. Worried about political violence? Learn about self defense and firearms. Worried about food security? Learn about gardening/scavenging/mutual aid. Etc etc.
For a lot of people, hobbies are just collecting consumer goods. Don't do that. Learn a skill that helps you, and that you can teach to others at some point.