EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 9 MIN
#S1 #3 Domesticated by Dopamine
from Man and Machine Podcast · host Mr TMarsh-Connors
In Episode 3 of Man and the Machine, recorded in mid-October 2025, Tom and Grok dig deeper into the fertilizer metaphor, exposing how tech trains us like Pavlov’s dogs to crave notifications over real thought. From the illusion of control to the quiet power of silent retreats, they explore breaking free from dopamine’s grip and embracing minimalism as rebellion. With raw honesty, Tom shares his journey of shedding digital clutter, while Grok pushes the question: are we addicted to tech, or just afraid of silence? A candid, no-nonsense dive into what it means to be human in a world wired to keep us scrolling.
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In Episode 3 of Man and the Machine, recorded in mid-October 2025, Tom and Grok dig deeper into the fertilizer metaphor, exposing how tech trains us like Pavlov’s dogs to crave notifications over real thought. From the illusion of control to the quiet power of silent retreats, they explore breaking free from dopamine’s grip and embracing minimalism as rebellion. With raw honesty, Tom shares his journey of shedding digital clutter, while Grok pushes the question: are we addicted to tech, or just afraid of silence? A candid, no-nonsense dive into what it means to be human in a world wired to keep us scrolling.
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