Wild Geese 38. Creating in the Age of Distraction & A.I Slop
Oct 28, 2025
The host explores the impact of a media consumption break on her creativity and anxiety. She reflects on existential fears surrounding AI and how they shape media habits. By stepping away from social media, she discovers mindfulness in daily chores and appreciates everyday art. Discussions include how reading 'The Book Thief' reinforces the necessity of art for survival. The host also emphasizes the importance of community engagement over online distractions, promoting a balance between digital and real-life experiences.
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Experiment With A Media Consumption Break
- Try cutting social media and podcasts to reorient time toward action and care tasks.
- Use breaks to do chores, errands, or creative work instead of scrolling to increase calm and productivity.
Dread, Not Just Loneliness, Drives Consumption Anxiety
- Existential dread about the future and AI-driven fakery fuels online anxiety more than mere loneliness.
- That dread makes consuming content feel like logging into a place where everyone's trapped and panicking.
Make Practical, Grace-Filled Rules
- Set clear, compassionate rules for a consumption break and allow exceptions that matter to you.
- Permit reading saved newsletters and books if they don't worsen your anxiety, to avoid all-or-nothing failure.
