Ep. 623: We Create What We Consume

Ep. 623: We Create What We Consume

Author: Danny-J Johnson & Jill Coleman April 22, 2026 Duration: 47:42

Our algorithms feed us the things we consume the most, and unfortunately for us, we love looking at memes about men being evil. But as funny as the people of the internet are, we do want to be mindful of what we’re consuming because what consumer colors our perception of the world—and believe it or not, we don’t actually hate men. But the same thing is true for memes about being broke, fat, ugly, or any other negative thing we could call ourselves. If we take too much of it in, it starts to become our reality, and that’s not the Best Life we dreamed for ourselves, all those years ago.


In the new studio [0:59]

The importance of meeting your neighbors [3:08]

You create what you consume [6:04]

Relating to a reality you don’t want [9:06]

It’s hard to look away from a train-wreck [12:22]

We all need higher standards [13:51]

Making peace with being alone [15:42]

Don’t let things outside your control ruin your life [18:13]

When are we crossing into delusion? [25:50]

What reality do you want to have? [30:05]

Money isn’t moral [34:04]

Knowing who your true friends are [39:59]

Don’t let your algorithm happen to you [42:41]


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