#media-consumption

#media-consumption

Brain rot, now defined as a perceived loss of intelligence due to overconsumption of unchallenging content, lacks scientific evidence of cognitive harm.

People in their twenties in the U.S. spend nearly seven hours consuming audiovisual entertainment daily, including time on social media, streaming series and movies, video games, YouTube, and music.

Wesley Morris showcases a unique blend of cultural critique and personal reflection through his new podcast, Cannonball, tackling the impact of digital consumption on non-visual media.

To ensure you stay informed, pick a time to focus on the news without distractions and decide how much time you can devote to it. A concentrated 15-minute block is often sufficient.

Deleting TikTok has improved my attention span by encouraging me to engage with long-form media. I now read more and watch movies without distractions.

"In the last elections, Kamala Harris won by 8 percentage points among news consumers, while Trump led by 19 points among those who are uninformed about current affairs."

Making your kid only watch stuff you are interested in is weird and pretty self-centered parenting imo.

If you prefer your viewings of 'Wheel of Time' or 'Reacher' without ads, however, you'll have to pay a little extra to get Prime Video ad-free.

82% of respondents think reading is a useful way to learn about the world, while 76% find it relaxing, despite competing leisure activities.

In our conversation, we talk about exactly what kind of social media younger people use. While older people tend to gravitate towards Facebook and X, kids (we're talking as young as preteens) tend to spend most of their time on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram - in that order.

There's so much more to consume and only so many hours in a day. The final large chunk of time left is sleep.

Reaching Black consumers may not be a challenge—but connecting with us can be. Black consumers are leaning into platforms that emphasize conversation and create a sense of connection.

Ziad Aunallah encapsulates the sentiment of many Americans post-election: 'Everyone knows what is coming and we are just taking some time off' from political news consumption.

Rev. Karri Turner encouraged Black women to pause for a time of Sabbath, suggesting a need to disengage politically to rest amidst ongoing struggles.

Recognising the rich nuance of our population is more important than ever, especially in today's complex political landscape. A blanket strategy simply won't work when we consider the diverse backgrounds, experiences and beliefs that shape people's perspectives, including their political leanings.

"Far too often, I find myself mindlessly twitch-clicking on an enticing headline, and then reading, and then regretting. I pay my attention; I instantly wish for a refund."