This one hits home, but because it feels like I’ve lost my parent to the 24 hour news cycle. They also had motorcycle accident around a decade ago that might have caused some brain damage. If there was damage, it was never formally identified by a medical professional.

I’ve watched them become more angry at and scared of the world as they grow older. I don’t fully agree with their beliefs on various topics, but always try to listen and understand why they feel the way they do.

It’s so frustrating to watch someone you care about ruin themselves trying to stay “informed” while surrounding themselves with others that contribute to confirmation bias.

Before you get into physical modular synths, have you tried VCV Rack? It could exacerbate things for you, but it helped me avoid/delay falling into the rabbit hole of buying such hardware haha.

Similarly, sim racing. Went from a Logitech G920 to a direct drive wheel base, VR headset, and fancy pedals. The temptation to save up for a triple or ultrawide monitor setup is real.