I used to dismiss https://www.ingersolllockwood.com/ but now I think it could be hugely important.
Used to think "it's all part of the show" was exaggerated and silly, but now I find myself wondering if white hats have their hand in nearly every major news story.
Going the other way...
I'm embarrassed to admit I followed Lin Wood during the first part of 2021. Now certain he's a fraud.
Until late last year I was convinced the military was about to roll in anytime a big story broke. Now I see that sort of thinking as counterproductive hopium that leads only to chronic letdown and fatigue.
If this thread catches on I'll come up with more.
I've been taking breaks because this was consuming so much of my life it was affecting my physical health even. I needed to get back in the gym and lower my stress levels, listening to political podcasts all day long was not helping my focus during workouts.
I also feel like I got so far ahead of the curve that I keep outgrowing those podcasts and livestreams, hearing someone else doombitching about stories I already knew about days earlier had gotten old. Those shows are for those still waking up as far as I'm concerned I don't even tune into Salty Cracker as often this past month.
I miss salty, but I just can't care anymore. For a while I never missed anything he did. That time eventually passed.
Been that way with many people over the years.
Same, used to love Salty. Now only check a couple times a year it seems.
Sigh, this is so true. I feel like I could totally take a year off at LEAST
I've got some friends who are thankfully waking up but it's hard to hide my fatigue when they send me some "news" that I told them about a year or two ago. They also haven't learned how to turn off anon mode when appropriate, like dude I invited you over for a game session to relax I don't want to discuss this stuff for at least a few hours.
You me same
Very much can relate to your comments on this.
When it comes to outgrowing podcasts and shows, I'm always delighted to find my "next step up." I don't regret the time I spent listening to things after I've moved on from them. They served a purpose for me during that part of my awakening.
I'd caution anyone against getting stuck on a single podcast / influencer. There are so many excellent POVs out there and no one person has all the answers.