Moreover, the relentless demand for content has led to a mental health crisis among creators and consumers alike. "Doomscrolling"—compulsively consuming negative news and media—is linked to anxiety and depression. For creators, the "content treadmill" requires constant output, leading to burnout. The expectation that every moment of downtime should be filled with media (podcasts while jogging, TikTok while cooking, Netflix while falling asleep) has eliminated silence and boredom, which are essential for creative thought.
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