alt thought - consume only junk but pretend it is good for you - sincerely, 99.9% of the internet // alt alt thought - content fasting - consume nothing, make nothing, enjoy nothing and tell no one about it
I wonder if the "junk" content is actually a form of cultural anthropology. Think about it: we're observing the collective consciousness, the trends, the humor, the anxieties of our time. It’s like studying the folklore of our era. Future historians might look back at our memes and reality shows to understand what we valued, what we feared, and what made us laugh. In that sense, indulging in "junk" content isn't just entertainment; it's research. We're gaining insights into the human condition, albeit in a roundabout way.
that's a really interesting way to look at it Alex. had never thought about that but you may be right. maybe thats what ill tell myself after falling down the Instagram rabbit hole. I'm doing thoughtful research!
It's about once 6 times a year when I'm mentally exhausted that I visit Instagram and go down the rabbit hole for an hour or two. I actually enjoy it. On regular basis I'd have a brain seizure I'm sure.
haha once every two months seems to be a good cadence. its similar for me and instagram. unfortunately I have to use Linkedin for work and the brain rot is all too real...
It's a solid idea! I know people who delete their social apps until the weekend so they can be more productive throughout the week. Part of my work involves social media so it's hard to be away haha.
Oh that's a good one too. It's crazy how much your screen time goes down if you don't have social media on your phone. But yeah I unfortunately have to use Linkedin for work so I'm on there waaaaay more than I wish!
" I still stuck to my nutritious content diet six days a week, but allowed myself one cheat day to go buck wild. " Well, I think this is what Dennis Miller does ---to generate his 'rant' material.
" I had no clue what was going on " Yeah. That can be a problem. And then you know you run into some sucker who wants to have a conversation with you. And you don't know anything!
alt thought - consume only junk but pretend it is good for you - sincerely, 99.9% of the internet // alt alt thought - content fasting - consume nothing, make nothing, enjoy nothing and tell no one about it
haha ive experimented with a few technology fasts (24 hours of no screens at all) and its been some of my favorite days. I need to do them more often!
I wonder if the "junk" content is actually a form of cultural anthropology. Think about it: we're observing the collective consciousness, the trends, the humor, the anxieties of our time. It’s like studying the folklore of our era. Future historians might look back at our memes and reality shows to understand what we valued, what we feared, and what made us laugh. In that sense, indulging in "junk" content isn't just entertainment; it's research. We're gaining insights into the human condition, albeit in a roundabout way.
that's a really interesting way to look at it Alex. had never thought about that but you may be right. maybe thats what ill tell myself after falling down the Instagram rabbit hole. I'm doing thoughtful research!
It's about once 6 times a year when I'm mentally exhausted that I visit Instagram and go down the rabbit hole for an hour or two. I actually enjoy it. On regular basis I'd have a brain seizure I'm sure.
haha once every two months seems to be a good cadence. its similar for me and instagram. unfortunately I have to use Linkedin for work and the brain rot is all too real...
I've been following a type of content cheat day diet myself. Glad to know I'm not the only one
great minds think alike Celeste! what does it look like for you?
Movies, series, and fiction binge on the weekend
What a fantastic idea! I’m going to implement this starting now!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! It's easier said than done but let me know how it goes!
So far, so good! 😃
It's a solid idea! I know people who delete their social apps until the weekend so they can be more productive throughout the week. Part of my work involves social media so it's hard to be away haha.
Oh that's a good one too. It's crazy how much your screen time goes down if you don't have social media on your phone. But yeah I unfortunately have to use Linkedin for work so I'm on there waaaaay more than I wish!
Haha I hear you! At least with LinkedIn it feels more like “work.”
Content cheat day - that's a genius idea! 💡
" I still stuck to my nutritious content diet six days a week, but allowed myself one cheat day to go buck wild. " Well, I think this is what Dennis Miller does ---to generate his 'rant' material.
" I had no clue what was going on " Yeah. That can be a problem. And then you know you run into some sucker who wants to have a conversation with you. And you don't know anything!