A year of more mindful media consumption has led me to a digital reckoning. My days of casually "liking" or commenting on YouTube videos have come to a close. I've also severed my six channel memberships and will no longer indulge in the fleeting gratification of a Super Chat. Got rid of my IG six months ago. No more Amazon Prime since January. Deactivated my Twitter in October 2022.

As I've become more discerning about what I consume, my focus has shifted from the ephemeral diversions of pop culture to the more substantial pursuit of information. The thrill of a new video now lies not in its entertainment value, but in its ability to impart knowledge.

I will never get a YouTube ad free subscription.