# Americans Forgot How To Have Fun, And Screens Are Winning

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Podcast: [Filtered with TJ Walker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filtered-with-tj-walker-7467126)
Published: 2026-05-26T14:41:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/filtered-with-tj-walker/2881718
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## Resource

A new survey says nearly half of Americans feel their lives are lacking in fun, but the real warning sign is what many people now call “fun”: watching TV, scrolling, and collapsing into screens. In this episode of Filtered with TJ Walker, TJ argues that Americans do not simply need more entertainment, more apps, or more expensive distractions. We need better fun: active fun, social fun, physical fun, memorable fun, and real-world connections. From TV and TikTok to commuting, oversized houses, and exhausted routines, this episode looks at how modern life trains people to surrender their free time instead of choosing joy first. Subscribe to Filtered with TJ Walker for sharp daily commentary on news, culture, personal development, communication, and how to live more intentionally.

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