The Attention Heist | How Big Tech Hijacked Our Brains (Part 1) | Too Much Music Podcast

Greg and Alison dive headfirst into the toxic grip of big tech on creativity and mental autonomy. Sharing raw personal journeys from Alison’s early Facebook rebellion to Greg’s radical "de-Googling" in the mountains of New Hampshire, they dissect how algorithms poison focus, erode privacy, and stifle artistic expression. Your fearless hosts then expose the hidden cost of "engagement": stolen attention spans, fractured communities, and a world where making art feels impossible. With fiery anecdotes about startup culture, zombie-like scrolling, and Trent Reznor’s DX7-smashing rage, this candid conversation asks: Can we reclaim our minds from the feed? _____ Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or check us out at toomuchmusicpodcast.com Music, blogging, & more from your hosts: Dr. Greg Wilder: https://gregwilder.com Alison Wilder: https://alisonwilder.com