Social media doesn’t let us actually absorb the information we consume. We’re blasted with low-context content and given no time to reflect on what we’ve just consumed before the next video starts to play. Functionally, it’s the same as junk food – we absorb the message straight into our psyche without vetting it, contextualizing it or reflecting... See more

Here's the crucial question: What kinds of inputs make me want to create versus consume more? ... Does this input expand or contract my capacity for original thought?

the art of feeding your mind: a framework for conscious consumption: thoughts on the curation of consciousness stepfanie tyler 7.17.2025

So maybe it’s not just about what we consume, but how we let it metabolize. Some things hit instantly—a sugar rush of pleasure or catharsis. Others sit in the gut, slow-burning, quietly reshaping the way we see the world. And neither is inherently better—it’s about knowing what you need and when . A balanced diet isn’t just highbrow vs. lowbrow;... See more