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

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