Recovery in the Middle Ages
Recovery in the Middle Ages
♥♥The Problem with Social Media Addiction and Platform En$h¡tification♥♥
♥♥The Problem with Social Media Addiction and Platform En$h¡tification♥♥
♥♥The Problem with Social Media Addiction and Platform En$h¡tification♥♥
Saturday 14th February 2026
Explore social media addiction with Mike and Nat as they discuss its impact on sobriety and share humorous personal stories.
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80 minutes
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Recovery in the Middle Ages
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Social media can mimic addictive behaviours similar to substance abuse.
- The concept of 'enshittification' describes the decline of platform quality for profit.
- Personal anecdotes highlight the daily struggle with technology in sobriety.
- Finding balance between digital engagement and recovery is crucial.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in addressing serious issues like addiction.
"It's not just about putting down the drink; it's about what you pick up instead."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of 'Recovery in the Middle Ages,' Mike and Nat, two middle-aged suburban dads, share their humorous yet insightful take on the pervasive issue of social media addiction. The hosts dive into the concept of 'enshittification,' a term coined by Cory Doctorow, to describe how platforms often degrade in quality for profit.
They explore how social media can subtly take over our lives, drawing parallels between scrolling habits and other compulsive behaviours. You'll hear personal anecdotes about their daily struggles with technology, peppered with light-hearted banter and a few unexpected laughs. Whether it's a malfunctioning robot vacuum or the peculiar aversion to bananas, these stories underscore the everyday challenges of staying sober in a digital world.
If you've ever found yourself losing hours to your phone, this episode offers relatable insights and a sense of camaraderie. So, how does social media fit into your recovery journey? Tune in to find out.