State of the Decade Address: Limping Towards the 2030s | Killjoy Convenience: The Hidden Cost of Easy

Send us Fan MailState of the Decade Address: Limping Towards the 2030s—Less than a third of Americans trust their institutions—and honestly, that might be the most honest statistic of the decade.In this episode, we take a hard look at the state of the 2020s: political exhaustion, collapsing trust, algorithm-driven outrage, and a culture that feels like it’s stuck recycling its own past. From the rise of digital echo chambers to the death of shared reality, we break down how we got here—and whether there’s any path forward.Killjoy Convenience: The Hidden Cost of Easy—We took 1.8 trillion photos last year—and somehow remember less than ever.In this episode, we break down the hidden cost of convenience: how frictionless technology—smartphones, streaming, next-day delivery—quietly stripped meaning out of everyday life.From the death of the mall to the psychology of dopamine, we explore why getting everything instantly is making us feel… nothing.If this hit a nerve, tap follow, share it with a friend, and support us on Patreon—don’t overthink it, just do it today 🎧🔥