The next time you catch yourself doomscrolling, take it as an invitation to own your horror. Erik Davis reflects on the philosophy surrounding the new age phenomenon, describing it as a dark, addictive habit of consuming distressing news that transforms mundane information into a surreal, captivating horror narrative. Read by Gary Furlong.

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An apocalyptic meditation on doomscrolling

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