#Attention Economy
4 episodes-
Propaganda, Power & The Illusion of Choice
<p>What if the outrage you feel from news, social media, and politics is exactly what the system wants? </p><p>In this thought-provoking conversation, Kris Tyte, Sean Snodgrass, Lindsay Nelson, and Quinn Nelson dive into the mechanics of modern propaganda: how it not only divides us, but blinds us from seeing perspectives outside of our own. This episode also explores what it truly means to defend the constitution in today’s world, challenging the ever growing gap between principle and practice. From there, the group dives into a raw, unfiltered debate on what is civil disobedience and whether or not it differs from a crime. </p><p><br></p>
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How AI, Media & Addiction Rewire Our Minds
<p>Why are we so invested in media outrage and who is benefiting from it? Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass are joined by Lindsay & Quinn Nelson to break down this propaganda phenomenon. We discuss how endless media consumption, AI-generated misinformations, and social media platforms reshape the way we think, feel, and behave. But this isn’t just about listing problems like doomscrolling or dopamine addictions, it's about awareness. Today’s episode also dives into the horrors of overconsumption and how it disconnects us from reality, impacts mental health, and is quietly shaping our future generations. If you ever have felt overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a loop…this episode explains why.</p>
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Gaming V - The Game Never Ends
In Part V of our Gaming Series, we examine with our guest, Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, how algorithms, AI, and modern digital systems shape what we see and believe without disclosure or consent. From recommendation loops and misinformation rabbit holes to AI systems mirroring and amplifying belief, the conversation surveys how readily human cognition can be guided, narrowed, or exploited by deceptive design. Join us on today’s episode as we discuss how to recognize these “games” and define our own.
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Gaming IV - Players or Pawns
In this, the fourth episode of our gaming saga featuring gaming enthusiast Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, we explore why play isn't just something that children do; it's a fundamental mechanism of human life. From kids who invent games to cope with the world, to adults navigating layered systems of rules, incentives, and power, gaming reveals to us how society actually functions.
