Guide to Escape Media Consumption This Summer

Summary

The video script discusses the impact of excessive online media consumption on our perception of time and memory. It suggests that engaging with the internet primarily through screens limits sensory experiences, leading to a faster passage of time with fewer memorable moments. The speaker proposes a strategy of 'de-escalation' to break the cycle, recommending a shift towards lower-stimulus media like books and audiobooks. The script also advises against certain media types, such as short-form content and pornography, due to their negative effects on attention span and creativity.

Takeaways

• 🌞 The speaker emphasizes the passage of time and the importance of not remaining stagnant as seasons change.
• 💻 Consuming online media can speed up the perception of time due to the way our brains contextualize time through memories.
• 🔢 Engaging with online content primarily involves only two senses and often lacks the full sensory experience, leading to less memorable experiences.
• 📱 The speaker suggests that reducing internet media consumption can help in slowing down the feeling of time passing quickly and leaving uneventful gaps in memory.
• 🏠 To counteract the effects of internet media, one should fill their life with activities that don't rely on technology to fill voids.
• 🚫 The speaker warns about the dangers of the dark web and the importance of protecting personal information, with a plug for a sponsor that offers identity theft protection.
• 📺 The medium of online content, such as YouTube, can affect the message and the way it's received, even if the content is intended to be helpful.
• 🚫 Short-form content and pornography are identified as media that should be avoided due to their negative impact on attention span and creative quality.
• 📚 The speaker recommends a media diet, suggesting that one should track and be mindful of the type of media they consume throughout the day.
• 🎯 A gradual de-escalation approach is suggested for reducing reliance on high-stimulus media, starting with substituting them with lower-stimulus alternatives.
• 📖 Books and audiobooks are presented as beneficial lower-stimulus media that can help in the de-escalation process, but the transition should be gradual and enjoyable.

Q & A

What is the main idea of the video script?

The main idea of the video script is to discuss the impact of excessive online media consumption on our perception of time and how it can lead to a feeling of stagnation and loss of meaningful memories.

How does the speaker describe the effect of online media on our memory?

The speaker suggests that consuming online media can speed up the passage of time because it often engages only two of our five senses and does not create high-quality, memorable experiences that our brains can contextualize.

What does the speaker mean by 'the seasons change is always a harrowing reminder of the ceaseless March of time'?

The speaker is expressing that the changing seasons serve as a constant reminder of the relentless passage of time, which can be particularly distressing when one feels they are not growing or changing alongside it.

Why does the speaker believe that consuming online media can make time seem to pass faster?

The speaker believes that online media consumption can make time seem to pass faster because it often does not create memorable experiences. The brain perceives time through the density of memories, and if the experiences are not memorable, it feels like time is passing quickly.

What is the speaker's suggestion for dealing with the issue of excessive online media consumption?

The speaker suggests filling up one's life with meaningful activities to reduce the empty spaces that lead to turning to technology. They also recommend deescalating media consumption by gradually moving to lower-stimulus mediums.

What is the role of the sponsor 'Aura' in the video script?

Aura is the sponsor of the video, offering a service that includes identity theft protection, dark web scans, credit protection, and a VPN. The speaker mentions Aura as a solution for those concerned about their personal information being exposed online.

What does the speaker mean by 'the medium is the message'?

The phrase 'the medium is the message' refers to the idea that the form of a medium embeds itself in the message, creating a symbiotic relationship by which the medium influences how the message is perceived.

What are the 'Untouchables' in the context of the speaker's advice on media consumption?

The 'Untouchables' refer to certain types of media that the speaker advises to avoid completely due to their high potential for negative impact on attention span and content quality, such as short-form content like TikTok videos and pornography.

How does the speaker suggest we track our media consumption?

The speaker suggests tracking media consumption like one would track caloric intake, by writing down all the media consumed throughout the day, possibly with the help of screen time statistics on one's phone.

What is the speaker's view on the use of screens for activities like reading manga?

The speaker advises against using screens for activities like reading manga, suggesting instead to buy the physical book to reduce screen time and engage with lower-stimulus mediums.

What advice does the speaker give for those who want to reduce their reliance on algorithmic entertainment?

The speaker advises to deescalate by choosing lower-stimulus mediums that are enjoyable, to consume media mindfully, and to allow for moments of silence without any media input, especially early in the day and before bed.

Outlines

00:00

🌞 The Impact of Online Media on Time Perception

The first paragraph discusses the effects of consuming online media on our perception of time. It suggests that the brain contextualizes time through memories and that the density of time is perceived differently based on the sensory input received. The speaker argues that online content, despite being novel, may not be memorable due to the reduced sensory engagement when compared to real-life experiences. This leads to a faster passage of time as life events become less memorable, causing a sense of stagnation and a feeling of life slipping away. The speaker also touches on the idea that the internet can be a means to fill the void in our lives, especially when we are unable to engage in other activities.

05:01

🛡️ Protecting Against Digital Vulnerabilities

The second paragraph shifts focus to the dangers of identity theft and the importance of digital security. It introduces a sponsor, Aura, which offers services such as a full recovery guide for identity theft victims, new passwords, dark web scans, credit protection, and a built-in VPN. The speaker emphasizes the need for heightened security in the digital age, where breaches can have severe personal consequences, and thanks Aura for sponsoring the video.

10:02

📚 The Medium is the Message: Rethinking Media Consumption

The third paragraph delves into the concept that the medium of communication influences the message itself. The speaker discusses the idea that the way we consume media, such as through YouTube, can affect our ability to focus and the quality of our experiences. They argue that even content with good intentions can be corrupted by the medium, leading to a distracted and fragmented approach to media consumption. The speaker also mentions the importance of deescalating our media habits, suggesting a gradual reduction in reliance on high-stimulus, algorithm-driven content.

15:02

🚫 Avoiding High-Stimulus Media for a Healthier Mind

In the fourth paragraph, the speaker outlines a strategy for reducing reliance on high-stimulus media, such as short-form content and pornography, which can degrade attention span and creative thought. They propose a tiered system of media consumption, ranging from 'untouchables' like certain social media platforms to more passive forms like books and plays. The speaker encourages a mindful approach to media consumption, suggesting that tracking and reducing intake can lead to a healthier engagement with content and a more fulfilling life.

Keywords

💡Electronics

In the context of the video, 'electronics' refers to devices such as smartphones and computers that people often use to consume online media. The script suggests that overuse of these devices can lead to a disconnection from the real world and a sense of time passing by without significant experiences or memories being formed.

💡Novelty

The term 'novelty' in the script refers to the new and different experiences or content that the internet is supposed to provide. However, the speaker argues that despite the abundance of new things online, they do not necessarily translate into memorable experiences, which affects the perception of time.

💡Senses

The script mentions 'senses' to illustrate the point that online media engagement typically involves only a couple of the five human senses, often in a reduced quality format like 2D screens or audio recordings. This limited sensory engagement is suggested to result in less memorable experiences.

💡Memory

Memory, as discussed in the video, is how the brain contextualizes the passage of time. The quality and density of memories are what make time feel meaningful. The script argues that online media consumption often results in less memorable experiences, thus speeding up the perceived passage of time.

💡Internet Media Consumption

This concept is central to the video's theme, referring to the act of spending time on online platforms. The script suggests that this consumption can lead to a faster passage of time due to less memorable experiences and a lack of full sensory engagement.

💡Maladaptive Internet Consumption

The term 'maladaptive internet consumption' is used to describe unhealthy or harmful patterns of internet use that may disrupt one's life and well-being. The video aims to provide strategies to shed such habits.

💡Algorithmic Content

Algorithmic content refers to the media that platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok serve to users based on their viewing habits and preferences. The script warns that this type of content can be addictive and lead to a cycle of consuming low-quality, forgettable media.

💡De-escalation

De-escalation, in the context of the video, is a strategy for reducing dependency on high-stimulus, algorithmic media. It involves gradually shifting to lower-stimulus media forms that are less addictive and more enriching.

💡Medium is the Message

This phrase, coined by Marshall McLuhan, is used in the script to convey the idea that the form or medium of a communication vehicle shapes and controls the scale and form of human association and action. The video suggests that the internet, as a medium, influences how we perceive and interact with content.

💡Dark Web

The 'dark web' is mentioned in the script as a place where personal information can be compromised. It serves as a cautionary example of the risks associated with heavy internet use and the importance of online security.

💡Stimulus

In the video, 'stimulus' refers to the level of engagement or excitement a medium provides. The script encourages viewers to shift from high-stimulus, algorithmic media to lower-stimulus media that require more active engagement and thought.

💡Silence

The script promotes the value of 'silence' as a form of media consumption, suggesting that periods of no media input can be beneficial for mental health and provide a break from constant stimulation.

Highlights

The speaker discusses the impact of consuming online media on the perception of time, suggesting that it speeds up the passage of time due to the way our brains contextualize memories.

Online content is said to engage only two of the five senses, often in a reduced quality, leading to less memorable experiences.

The speaker argues that the consumption of online media can lead to large gaps in memory, as it doesn't log in as effectively as other experiences.

The video suggests that the habitual interaction with internet media can disrupt one's inner sense of time, even when not actively consuming media.

The speaker proposes that filling up one's life with meaningful activities can reduce the reliance on technology to fill voids.

The speaker humorously acknowledges the difficulty of going outside for some people, including the hypothetical scenario of being unable to touch grass.

A discussion about the dark web and the potential risks it poses, including identity theft and privacy breaches.

The mention of a sponsor, Aura, which offers identity theft protection and emphasizes the importance of online security.

The speaker reflects on the concept that 'the medium is the message,' suggesting that the form of media affects the content and its reception.

A critique of short-form content like TikTok, arguing that it can negatively impact attention span and the quality of content consumed.

The speaker advises against consuming pornography due to its potential to degrade the quality of creative content and its impact on the brain.

The idea of deescalating media consumption by gradually moving to lower-stimulus mediums is introduced.

A tiered approach to media consumption is proposed, categorizing different types of media based on their potential for distraction and engagement.

The speaker suggests tracking media consumption like a diet, with the goal of reducing reliance on higher-stimulus, algorithmic entertainment.

The importance of taking it slow when transitioning to lower-stimulus media, such as starting with easy-to-read books or inspirational content.

A final piece of advice to deescalate media consumption by focusing on one medium at a time and leaving room for silence.

Transcripts

holy is

that hey what up Lil Mama you want to

get off of them Electronics well let me

help let me help you out the time when

I'm recording this it's the summertime

the sun is shining and the hoes are out

not that you would know but seeing the

seasons change is always a harrowing

reminder of the ceaseless March of time

it's especially when the weather

continues to change but you remain

stagnant you draw closer and closer to

death every day and if you didn't know

consuming online media speeds up the

passage of time because the way that

your brain contextualizes the passage of

time is through your memories you

perceive the density of time by the

quality of your memories and your

memories are going to be logged

differently depending on the sense data

that you receive while online cont

content does seem to supply a lot of

novelty and new things should be

memorable this doesn't seem to happen

with the internet right now in consuming

this content you are really only

engaging two of your five senses if that

uh you might just be listening to me uh

and these two senses are of reduced

quality because I'm in 2D these are

pixels on a screen and also the the

vibrations of my voice are recording and

what you're actually doing is your

stationary doing nothing or you're

performing some sort of empty daily

tedium that uh you're filling up with

noise either way you're not going to be

fully and presently engaging your senses

alongside this novelty so it doesn't

really log in your memory do you

remember what you watched 3 days ago

what type of online content you consume

probably not unless it somehow had a

profound emotional impact on you as such

the consumption of online media speeds

the passage of time leaving large

uneventful gaps in your memory as your

life passes You by years flying by like

months as your dreams shrivel up in your

[ __ ] ass hands The Chronic internet

media consumer even when away from all

of his devices is formed by his habitual

interaction with the media he lives his

inner time in a broken jumbled mess ever

you want to get out of this summer or

the future in general if you're watching

this sometime later I doubt you have

constantly consuming internet media and

functionally deleting time on your

vision board so I'm making this video to

share some things that recently helped

me shed my maladaptive internet

consumption hopefully it will help the

internet and the mobile phone are ways

of passing the time time when one is

prevented from or incapable of passing

it otherwise they are means of filling

the empty spaces in our lives so I

suppose the most effective thing would

be to fill up your life so that there

are less empty spaces in which you will

turn to technology to fill the void even

though it might be a little obvious I

have to mention that first uh it is

tricky though uh especially when you

consider that now a lot of people's

occupations may even

leave large empty gaps it is a bit of an

unfortunate thing because if you now

look at the average person's life it is

more empty than ever with the ongoing

decline in social capital of course the

internet is almost certainly one of the

reasons why but I don't think the only

one and it's apparent that just filling

up your life while being the most

effective thing you should always keep

this in mind uh it's easier said than

done but the methods that worked for me

aren't just uh I'm not just going to

tell you to go outside uh what I'm going

to tell you could could be applied to

anyone no matter your situation I'm

going to assume you have a paper skin

that's so sensitive you can't even go

you can't even touch grass you

physically can't touch grass there's

also the dark web you ever think about

what's on there you don't even know they

could have your your passcodes your home

address your full name your freak your

freaky index score scammers spamers

even big companies AT&T revealed that 73

million customers private information

was leaked released onto the dark web

just recently this came out they could

do anything my buddy Eric he lost all

his money he had to flee the country I

don't know his ass is probably dead by

now and when something like this AT&T

credit breach happens you have to go

through all this rigar roll change all

your passwords check the credit bureaus

who has time to constantly monitor all

this [ __ ] not me not Eric I'll tell you

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response to Media mainly that it is the

way they are used that counts is the

numb stance of the technological idiot

for the content of a medium is like a

juicy piece of meat carried by the

burglar to distract the Watchdog of the

Mind what does this mean it means that

largely the medium is the message even

this video the content of which I intend

to be helpful ful to break bad habits

and save time is corrupted by the medium

which is the internet which is YouTube

this video was most likely

algorithmically provided to you somehow

you could be doing any number of things

while watching or listening to it you

could have come across this at the end

of some sort of Doom scrolling session

where your brain is already fried you

could have multiple tabs open there are

suggested videos on the sidebar

and a comment section that you might

have already looked at to gain more

stimulation you're it's on this website

the one where every once in a while you

get suggested a video it'll be like

French girls pole vating or some [ __ ]

and then the top comment will be some

Jack [ __ ] going oh men of culture We

Gather again I

mean now the medium is the message is

more of an attitude rather than a whole

truth otherwise I would see no purpose

in making this particular video but you

do have to start seeing them as being

fundamentally

intertwined uh you can't really

completely separate them because then

you'll just be sucked into being

terminally online forever under the sort

of thin excuse that the particular

content that you enjoy might not be as

sloppy as what other people you know

with something that is as ever present

as the internet now is I have found that

deescalation is the

most effective strategy you know you

could try out radical actions especially

if you if you can't find a way back like

selling your smartphone buying a dumb

phone usually just any effort of just

immediately stopping especially if you

grew up with this kind of stuff will be

fruitless the internet's not a super

stimulus it's not like a drug it's it's

it's not like a potent highe but it's

just everywhere all the time uh so the

cold turkey strategy I don't find to be

effective with that being said there are

some mediums that you should do your

best to just outright

reject um and never turn to the first

one is short form content now there may

be some Tik Tock type short form videos

that are

genuinely funny inspiring or helpful but

it doesn't matter because the medium is

just uh too cursed act as a trojan horse

that that can very easily mess up your

attention span if your scent a real or

something like that that's one thing but

don't scroll short form content that's

constantly algorithmically endlessly

Supply also something that I've noticed

is that ultimately the medium will

prevail

in actually pulling down the content and

making it worse over time when I was

scrolling these apps I did just notice

it getting worse and worse despite me

trying to like tailor my algorithm to be

good A lot of it is just such slop

finding something actually inspiring or

funny is really looking for a diamond in

the rough you know people clown on it

now and everything but the those OG Vine

King Batch videos

what the dog doing hey can I get some

ice cream those were funny as [ __ ] they

don't do it like that no more the second

medium that should just be avoided is

pornography um and by this I mean

anything that is overtly designed to be

horny except I mean like novels or

whatever but only girls do that and um I

don't really know what that does to your

brain maybe it's bad if you need an

explanation for that you can watch some

of my other videos uh but by the way the

same thing applies here where the medium

drags down the

content that's why the plot of any adult

film is not good anytime the horniness

is is

injected into the creative medium it

just completely uh curtails the the

transcendental human creative instinct

no one's actually able to make something

good if there's a if if there is a

conflicting intent to make you want a

nut anytime it gets too horned up that

the actual quality of other things goes

down the only thing I can maybe you know

you could say like Game of Thrones or

something the only reason that was good

was cuz the books in the books are way

less horny and once they ran out of the

books it got way worse and then they

went and made some [ __ ] ass Star Wars

movies so actually no so when it comes

to deescalation you have to understand

the Spectrum the scale

of media you have The Untouchables which

I just talked about the next devil down

is you have General algorithmic

entertainment these are your YouTubes

your twitters or ex's uh your reddits I

mean actually Reddit should be part of

the untouchabl these things have quite

powerful

algorithms that can keep you locked in

for quite a long time they're not in the

Untouchable tier because some good stuff

are on platforms like like X and YouTube

but you you have to be very careful the

next are mediums that you still access

through the internet uh but that have

algorithms that are not at all powerful

I'm thinking the higher level of this

category are uh Netflix your

Hulu uh then you go down to your spotifi

and audibles these platforms do have

algorithms but they're not especially

reliant on them and then with these

mediums you get to the ones where you

can actually use them without Internet

it's easy to

download albums or audio books and

listen to them on airplane mode and then

at the base you have uh you know

prehistoric mediums of entertainment

things like books or uh watching plays

or I mean throwing throwing things at

children you need to think about it like

a diet lots of people track their

caloric intake you need to apply that

same level to your media consumption go

through your day write down all the

media you consume you can use uh your

phone's screen time for assistance I

think it would be especially helpful if

you actually like write it down in a

journal and this will be your starting

point to which you will deescalate from

you could take it pretty easy it

deescalate slowly

create a timeline uh just make sure you

don't regress it's really not that

jarring to deescalate to lower stimulus

mediums so instead of doing something

algorithmic let's say when you're

working out or eating or you know

filling some of these empty

spaces uh just listen to music or an

audio book and then you could go further

from there if you would like but here's

the very first step I mean people are

far gone people are in the

shower and they have to be listening to

something watching a YouTube

video uh a lot of people it it would be

a step up for them to actually sit down

and watch a TV show or movie and give

their undivided attention to I do think

that

downloadable content like audiobooks are

going to be quite effective and also in

your just uh relaxing time where you

might watch YouTube or a show or

something like that you could deescalate

to reading a paper book uh screens

themselves are a medium you know even if

you want to Read Manga or something like

that buy the paper book and here's

another thing about the deescalation to

books and audiobooks people try to go

too far too fast you're you're not you

know you're not listening to nche or

Doki [ __ ] slow your roll pal either

you're not that smart or you know you've

been consuming slop for like 10 years

straight and now you're trying to be an

intellectual calm down brother get like

a a nice easy to list to inspirational

self-help book or some fiction you know

your dumbass is not going to sit down

and read some K when you have

technology calling to you right in your

pocket take it slow brother you can

entertain yourself you can cope uh with

lower stimulus mediums and it's way more

dignified you might look at it oh you're

being a nerd but uh you know being

addicted being chronically online to

algorithmic content is way worse than

being a nerd it's being a nerd without

any of the associated intelligence you

could deescalate as far as you want want

to uh some good rules are especially

with algorithmic entertainment one main

medium and especially one medium at a

time you don't want to be watching

YouTube while you're playing video games

one medium at a time leave considerable

room for complete silence I would say

the silence is probably best for early

on in the day and also late before you

you go to bed so there you go there's

the uh advice deescalate nice and easily

by finding

lower stimulus mediums that are

enjoyable from there you can cut some of

those out and when it comes to

algorithmic entertainment you can very

deliberately choose to use

them um in a in a moderate way well

thanks for watching Lil Mama hopefully

this helps you have a blessed

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day all

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