About this episode
The episode explores how casino logic is reshaping human attention and the potential for the church to offer an alternative perspective.
What do a hairdryer at Charles de Gaulle Airport, a failed biker gang in Tonga, and your Instagram feed have in common? In this episode, Mark, Liddy, and Daniel explore a creeping cultural trend where the casino logic of prediction markets, betting apps, and algorithmic feeds is invading every corner of life — and reshaping our minds in the process. Mark argues that what's really being enclosed is human attention itself, rewired for addiction and instant gratification at the expense of the slow, reflective engagement that genuine flourishing requires. The church isn't immune — but it might just be uniquely positioned to offer an alternative. What if discipleship looked less like a worldview seminar, and more like learning to see the world as gift rather than object? ➡️ For subscriber chats and resources, head to rebuilders.co
People in this episode
Host: Mark
Guests: Liddy, Daniel
Topics covered
- cultural trends
- casino logic
- human attention
- addiction
- discipleship
- spirituality
Keywords
- casino logic
- human attention
- addiction
- discipleship
- cultural trends
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Instagram
Places: Charles de Gaulle Airport, Tonga
More episodes of Rebuilders
- When the fringe becomes the mainstream · June 4, 2026 · 59 min
- People of hope in a time of declinism · May 6, 2026 · 41 min
- The oil shock—and what comes next · March 25, 2026 · 1h 4m
- Iran: A conflict with global consequences · March 11, 2026 · 50 min
- What if we’re told aliens are real? · February 25, 2026 · 58 min
- Were the conspiracy theorists right? The Epstein files · February 11, 2026 · 58 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Rebuilders podcast page.