Timestamps: 1:30 Get the ick 5:53 The computer is a tool 10:03 Resist algorithmic complacency 11:45 Forcibly restrict access Resources listed: - The Chaos Machine by Max Fisher (book, source for political stuff like the Facebook anti-refugee study) - Invisible Rulers by Renee Diresta (book, source for a lot of the outrage stuff) - SelfControl website blocker (how to increase time past 24hours of block: ) - Unhook from Youtube rabbitholes - + how to block reddit homepage - Beeper app: Hopefully this gives you a good flavor of how to problem-solve to figure out the best way for you to limit brainrot-type websites and apps that aren't enjoyable, only addictive. An important part of unhooking is to be cognizant of what is wasting your time in a way you don't even enjoy, and forcibly restricting your access to it. At first it's uncomfortable, and then you'll find something better to do Patreon: like n subsribe love u bye