What is your current "obsession"? Is it a sleeper hit on Apple TV+, a weird audiobook, or a 10-year-old video essay on YouTube? Drop it in the comments below. I need to update my queue. Disclaimer: This post contains no spoilers, but it does contain a strong opinion about autoplay previews. They are the worst.
Let’s be honest. When someone asks, “Did you see the game last night?” or “Are you watching that new show?”, they aren’t just asking about your viewing habits. They are asking for your cultural decoder ring. PenthouseGold.24.04.01.Elly.Clutch.XXX.2160p.MP...
This creates a strange feedback loop: We consume media to understand the jokes on social media, and we go on social media to find new media to consume. What is your current "obsession"
But how did we get here? And more importantly, is the sheer volume of entertainment making us happier—or just more exhausted? I need to update my queue