

Doomscrolling
10 snips Aug 1, 2025
The hosts tackle the compulsive habit of doomscrolling, questioning what draws us to bad news. They humorously discuss the psychological toll it takes on our mental health while exploring its strange allure. The importance of community support is highlighted amid constant crises, and they delve into the paradox of finding both engagement and anxiety in scrolling. Listeners are encouraged to be mindful in their media consumption to navigate this digital landscape without losing themselves.
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Rick Lee's Urgent Bathroom Story
- Rick Lee shares a dramatic story about urgently needing a bathroom due to lactose intolerance while out with his niece and nephew.
- This experience humorously illustrates the personal and unpredictable nature of dealing with daily struggles.
Complex Nature of Doomscrolling
- Doomscrolling is more than reading bad news; it's a compulsive chase for negativity mixed with emotional engagement.
- It combines epistemic desire with emotional impacts like boredom, anxiety, or even masochism depending on the context.
Endless Scroll Fuels Addiction
- The endless scroll design fuels dopamine-based addiction to news, especially negative news.
- Social media platforms intentionally engineer feeds to sustain user engagement and prolong exposure to content.