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Fun vs. Numbing: Creation or Consumption?

Reclaiming Joy Through Creation

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Isaya Gabriel
Apr 02, 2025
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We’ve all been there. You sit down to relax for just one episode, and next thing you know, Netflix is judging you with that passive-aggressive "Are you still watching?" message. (Yes, Netflix. I am. And I do not need your shame.)

But here’s the thing: was that actually fun, or was it just numbing? And how do we tell the difference? This is where things g…

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