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“Americans deeply appreciate fine art, especially when it comes, with a large fries and a drink.” S.E. Moore EP.56
America’s Social Devolution and the Fast-Paced Collapse of Human Connection
Hey, it’s Earnest Mann. In this episode, I’m laying out what I believe to be a disturbing truth about modern America — we've become a socially deconstructed, fast-paced, and corporately exploited society. I compare the gentler era of 1870 to 1910 with today’s Orwellian chaos, where corporate greed, hyper-productivity, and the death of meaningful social interaction dominate.
I use the bizarre evolution of TV advertising as a metaphor. In the 1970s, ads had room to breathe — 30 to 45 seconds long, often clever, funny, and coherent. Now? You’re lucky to get an 8-second ad, with many crammed into just 3 to 6 seconds. What does that say about us? It says we’ve become consumers with the attention span of meth-fueled canaries — sped up by stress, overstimulation, and a bloated population trying to keep up with itself.
Let’s talk about Red Robin — but really, this is about every corporate restaurant in America. Sit at the bar. Observe. You’ll see people stretched thin, trying to do the job of three others, constantly surveilled, and stuck in a system that’s more about maximizing profits than feeding people. The forced birthday clapping, the frantic pace, the loss of connection — it all points to a bigger problem. These businesses are structured in a way that burns out their workers while killing the very thing people go out for: a peaceful, human experience.
And here’s the kicker — so many employees, even while being overworked and underappreciated, will defend the company because of "benefits" or “decent pay.” But let’s be honest — that’s only true if you’re willing to be three people for the price of one. My advice? Slow the hell down, because the corporation doesn’t care about you. Never forget that.
I would like to meet - both online and in person - individuals interested in discussing ideas on what really needs to be changed, to improve the quality of our lives.
So if you have a suggestion for an episode topic, or simply want to reach out to me for help, you can reach me via my website's contact page - https://theearnestmannshow.com/aboutcontact - and I will get back to you ASAP.
I'm not promising miracles, but my advice is often a hell of a lot better - and certainly cheaper - than a therapist!.
If you're interested in my new Incredible tote bag, which goes for a small donation for a very good cause - https://theearnestmannshow.com/earnest-stuff-vn9f-1qls - THANK YOU!
If you could throw a cup of coffee my way, that would ABSOLUTELY be appreciated! - https://ko-fi.com/earnestmann - THANK YOU!
You can also listen to any of my many previous episodes on my website at - https://theearnestmannshow.com/episodes
© 2020 - 26 The Earnest Mann Show
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By Earnest MannAmerica’s Social Devolution and the Fast-Paced Collapse of Human Connection
Hey, it’s Earnest Mann. In this episode, I’m laying out what I believe to be a disturbing truth about modern America — we've become a socially deconstructed, fast-paced, and corporately exploited society. I compare the gentler era of 1870 to 1910 with today’s Orwellian chaos, where corporate greed, hyper-productivity, and the death of meaningful social interaction dominate.
I use the bizarre evolution of TV advertising as a metaphor. In the 1970s, ads had room to breathe — 30 to 45 seconds long, often clever, funny, and coherent. Now? You’re lucky to get an 8-second ad, with many crammed into just 3 to 6 seconds. What does that say about us? It says we’ve become consumers with the attention span of meth-fueled canaries — sped up by stress, overstimulation, and a bloated population trying to keep up with itself.
Let’s talk about Red Robin — but really, this is about every corporate restaurant in America. Sit at the bar. Observe. You’ll see people stretched thin, trying to do the job of three others, constantly surveilled, and stuck in a system that’s more about maximizing profits than feeding people. The forced birthday clapping, the frantic pace, the loss of connection — it all points to a bigger problem. These businesses are structured in a way that burns out their workers while killing the very thing people go out for: a peaceful, human experience.
And here’s the kicker — so many employees, even while being overworked and underappreciated, will defend the company because of "benefits" or “decent pay.” But let’s be honest — that’s only true if you’re willing to be three people for the price of one. My advice? Slow the hell down, because the corporation doesn’t care about you. Never forget that.
I would like to meet - both online and in person - individuals interested in discussing ideas on what really needs to be changed, to improve the quality of our lives.
So if you have a suggestion for an episode topic, or simply want to reach out to me for help, you can reach me via my website's contact page - https://theearnestmannshow.com/aboutcontact - and I will get back to you ASAP.
I'm not promising miracles, but my advice is often a hell of a lot better - and certainly cheaper - than a therapist!.
If you're interested in my new Incredible tote bag, which goes for a small donation for a very good cause - https://theearnestmannshow.com/earnest-stuff-vn9f-1qls - THANK YOU!
If you could throw a cup of coffee my way, that would ABSOLUTELY be appreciated! - https://ko-fi.com/earnestmann - THANK YOU!
You can also listen to any of my many previous episodes on my website at - https://theearnestmannshow.com/episodes
© 2020 - 26 The Earnest Mann Show