The Attention Diet: How to Reclaim Your Mind from Endless Noise

In this episode, I talk about the overwhelming flood of modern information and how it’s affecting my ability to think clearly. I explore why removing friction from information consumption has led to mental overload, the illusion of being informed, and how the endless stream of news and social media impacts cognitive clarity. Plus, I share a practical framework for cutting through the noise and reclaiming focus.Topics Covered:Updates on Pizza Party webcomic, YouTube video essaysThe work of Julia Wertz and Impossible PeopleThe difference between information consumption in 1933 vs. todayWhy more information doesn’t mean more understandingThe signal-to-noise problem in modern mediaThe illusion of being informedThe 90% Solution: How I curate my information dietStrategies I use for reclaiming mental clarity and focusKey Takeaways:Modern media operates like reality TV—designed for engagement, not understandingHigh-volume information consumption leads to shallow thinkingThere are only two types of information worth keeping: foundational knowledge and actionable intelligenceA strategic information diet improves decision-making and cognitive depthMentions:Pizza Party WebcomicJulia Wertz’s Impossible PeopleNassim Taleb on the ‘Rational Flâneur’Actionable Steps:Audit your current information consumption habits.Unfollow, unsubscribe, or block sources that don’t provide real value.Prioritize deep, high-quality sources over fragmented, reactionary content.Introduce regular ‘fasting’ days from news and social media.Focus on understanding, not just knowing.