Silence, Streamed: Why We’re Addicted to Noise

Silence is golden… until it’s awkward.

In this episode, we explore our collective fear of quiet—and how streaming culture, ambient intimacy, and “always-on” communication have rewired our relationship with attention.

Featuring:

Media ecology 101: What happens when every empty second is filled?

Why podcasts, playlists, and parasocial YouTubers feel like “company”

How hyperpersonal communication tricks us into feeling seen

And why reclaiming silence might be the most rebellious act of self-care

Let’s turn down the volume and turn up the awareness.