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Ep. 480: The Internet is Boring Now
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Is it just us, or is the internet boring as fuck lately? And yet even though we’re bored to tears, we can’t stop cycling through the same apps over and over again. We’re addicted to it and yet we’re just so bored. Everyone posts the same content over and over, where the only point is to get attention and make people angry, rather than doing anything interesting. It could just be that we’re just pessimists, but it feels like the algorithm has rotted our brains. It might be time to start some social-media detoxes, and while we’re at it, maybe start reading again?
How can you be sick of something you’re addicted to? [1:17]
The never-ending app loops [3:51]
The death of creativity [5:43]
Creation for the sake our outrage and engagement [7:51]
You have to find a way to make it work for you [9:22]
Looking for new ways to scratch the itch [12:31]
Let’s practice going without our phones [14:17]
Internet burn-out [16:20]
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Manage episode 412049156 series 2081084
Is it just us, or is the internet boring as fuck lately? And yet even though we’re bored to tears, we can’t stop cycling through the same apps over and over again. We’re addicted to it and yet we’re just so bored. Everyone posts the same content over and over, where the only point is to get attention and make people angry, rather than doing anything interesting. It could just be that we’re just pessimists, but it feels like the algorithm has rotted our brains. It might be time to start some social-media detoxes, and while we’re at it, maybe start reading again?
How can you be sick of something you’re addicted to? [1:17]
The never-ending app loops [3:51]
The death of creativity [5:43]
Creation for the sake our outrage and engagement [7:51]
You have to find a way to make it work for you [9:22]
Looking for new ways to scratch the itch [12:31]
Let’s practice going without our phones [14:17]
Internet burn-out [16:20]
Get 20% off your Magic Mind order using code THEBESTLIFE20
Get a personalized playlist for all your fav podcast topics!
thebestlifepodcast.com/playlist
Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to info@thebestlifepodcast.com, and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.
FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast
FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit
FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom
You can also follow us on Facebook
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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