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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 22 MIN

Ep 286: Are You Gollum? The Ring of Power, Smartphones, and Our Creativity

from The Creative Condition podcast · host Ben Tallon

We reach for the destructive object in our pockets without conscious awareness. We know the damage it does to our minds and our souls, but we're too far gone. It keeps us from our peace and our creativity. Are you Gollum? Supported as ever by the founding show sponsor, Illustration X. https://illustrationx.com Support The Ukrainian Institute, fighting for the Ukrainian creative community during a horrific time of war. https://ui.org.ua Coach with The Creative Condition Founder Ben Tallon at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach

We reach for the destructive object in our pockets without conscious awareness. We know the damage it does to our minds and our souls, but we're too far gone. It keeps us from our peace and our creativity. Are you Gollum? Supported as ever by the founding show sponsor, Illustration X. https://illustrationx.com Support The Ukrainian Institute, fighting for the Ukrainian creative community during a horrific time of war. https://ui.org.ua Coach with The Creative Condition Founder Ben Tallon at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach

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