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

Greg ([@composergreg@io.waxandleather.com](https://io.waxandleather.com/@composergreg)) and Alison ([@alisynthesis@io.waxandleather.com](https://io.waxandleather.com/@alisynthesis)) 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 to Too Much Music](https://podverse.fm/podcast/0tx8o8X1Bw) or [check out the website](https://toomuchmusicpodcast.com). Music, blogging, & more from your