Episode 68: How to Train Your Algorithm
Wed Jan 28 2026
Reclaiming Your Mind in the Age of Distraction
in Episode 68 of The Collective Perspective, Jeff Aldrich and Travis Eadens dive into the hidden world of algorithms not just the ones on your phone, but the ones shaping your thoughts, habits, and daily decisions.
We talk about how to retrain your digital feed, protect your attention, and take back ownership of what influences you. From social media to streaming platforms, your algorithm learns from you but it’s time to teach it what really matters.
This conversation challenges the idea that we’re just passive consumers. Instead, we explore practical ways to become intentional curators of our digital lives, aligning what we see and hear with who we want to become.
Topics Covered:
• The psychology behind digital algorithms
• How social media shapes emotion and focus
• Why your attention is a form of currency
• Practical steps to reset your feed
• The connection between what you watch and who you are
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - Introduction: The Power of Real People(00:00:37) - How to Train Your Algorithm(00:01:41) - The Intricacies of Algorithms(00:05:33) - Practical Tips for Controlling Your Algorithm(00:09:09) - The Social Media Experiment(00:09:56) - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health(00:16:04) - Strategies for a Healthier Algorithm(00:27:20) - Conclusion: Finding Common Ground
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Reclaiming Your Mind in the Age of Distraction in Episode 68 of The Collective Perspective, Jeff Aldrich and Travis Eadens dive into the hidden world of algorithms not just the ones on your phone, but the ones shaping your thoughts, habits, and daily decisions. We talk about how to retrain your digital feed, protect your attention, and take back ownership of what influences you. From social media to streaming platforms, your algorithm learns from you but it’s time to teach it what really matters. This conversation challenges the idea that we’re just passive consumers. Instead, we explore practical ways to become intentional curators of our digital lives, aligning what we see and hear with who we want to become. Topics Covered: • The psychology behind digital algorithms • How social media shapes emotion and focus • Why your attention is a form of currency • Practical steps to reset your feed • The connection between what you watch and who you are The Collective Perspective Podcast where faith, logic, and community meet. Helping Americans rise above division and distraction, one honest conversation at a time. Subscribe for new episodes every week Follow us on Instagram: @thecollectiveperspectivepodcast Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: The Power of Real People(00:00:37) - How to Train Your Algorithm(00:01:41) - The Intricacies of Algorithms(00:05:33) - Practical Tips for Controlling Your Algorithm(00:09:09) - The Social Media Experiment(00:09:56) - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health(00:16:04) - Strategies for a Healthier Algorithm(00:27:20) - Conclusion: Finding Common Ground