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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 8 MIN

Episode 36- Time Theft, NPC Livestreams, and the Rise of the Friend Audit

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This week, host Alex Carter takes us on a ride through trends reshaping our attention, relationships, and work lives. From viral “time theft” debates and NPC-style livestreamers to a surprising rise in friendship audits and emotional subscription models, the digital world keeps finding new ways to challenge what’s real, what’s worth it, and who’s still in your circle.

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