Campbell Walker on Doom Culture, Creativity, and Finding Light in Darkness
Why does progress still feel like doom?
I just sat down with Struthless AKA Campbell Walker.
He’s an artist, author, and YouTuber making creativity a tool for mental health.
In this episode you’ll learn
Why negativity bias drives anxiety and pessimism
How creative expression can shift depression into progress
Why humor is a survival mechanism in hard times
We dive into the details later in the conversation.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
07:05 Doom Culture and Its Origins
12:48 Social Media as an Outrage Machine
19:12 From Doom to Bloom: Expression over Depression
24:41 Navigating the Depths of Despair
31:10 Confronting Problems and Their Shadows
36:10 Comedy Meets Activism
41:32 Creativity as Healing
46:15 Shifting Perspectives on Technology
56:12 The Power of Positivity and Perspective
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