But you are also a drug. And the dosage makes the poison.

You live in our pockets. You play while we shower, cook, commute, and fall asleep. You have gone from a destination to an atmosphere. And I need to check in on that relationship. Let’s not be cynical right out of the gate. During the long nights of the pandemic, you weren't just entertainment; you were a lifeline.

Today, there is too much of you. 500 scripted shows dropped in a single year. 2.5 million podcasts. 500 hours of video uploaded every minute .