EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 43 MIN
A Family Argues That 6-7 Means Nothing And Our Algorithms Know It
from Relatively Terrible · host Uploads of Fun
Watch The Video Version Here.A two-word meme with zero meaning shouldn’t run the internet—yet here we are. We start with “6'7” and follow the thread through the machinery that makes nonsense go viral: algorithms tuned for outrage, copy‑paste content that drowns craft, and a metrics game that rewards noise over thought. It’s funny until it isn’t, especially when kids are thrown into a world where attention is currency and guardrails are optional.We get personal about doomscrolling and the subtle pull of rage bait, then dig into the parasocial economy where creators ask you to pay for closeness while offering little of substance. From there, the conversation turns to safety and parenting online: how to set real boundaries, why adult‑child interactions on the internet are never neutral, and the practical steps we use—supervise, block, and disengage instead of debate. The goal isn’t to ban phones; it’s to raise kids who can navigate feeds without getting dragged under.AI enters the chat with a hard truth: most people can’t tell the difference between tool and authorship. We call for an honest approach—use AI to draft, explore, and learn, but own your voice and your process. Discernment is the skill that keeps you from mistaking a polished fake for real craft. That leads into a bigger gripe with education: multiple‑choice testing teaches guessing, not thinking. Writing, sourcing, and context teach you how to build an argument and spot bad ones, whether they come from a viral clip or a cherry‑picked quote.By the end, we circle back to what matters: meaning over metrics. Curate your feeds. Reward creators who make original work. Teach kids to verify before they share. And when a trend like “6'7” takes over your timeline, laugh if you must—but ask what it says about the system pushing it to you. If this conversation resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend who doomscrolls at midnight, and leave a quick review so more curious folks can find us.Fighting The Suck Since ©2026 Relatively Terrible
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Watch The Video Version Here. A two-word meme with zero meaning shouldn’t run the internet—yet here we are. We start with “6'7” and follow the thread through the machinery that makes nonsense go viral: algorithms tuned for outrage, copy‑paste content that drowns craft, and a metrics game that rewards noise over thought. It’s funny until it isn’t, especially when kids are thrown into a world where attention is currency and guardrails are optional. We get personal about doomscrolling and the ...
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