Do you think there's a less capitalist equivalent to "consuming media"?
I just hate to say that I consuming stories that I love, or texts that changes my view of the world...
I'm reading books, essays, articles, posts. I'm watching videos, TV, movies. I'm listening to podcasts and music. I'm playing games.
When talking generally about it and it's not practical to use all the verbs I like to talk about "experiencing art" or "engaging with media".
I think those verbs are also more accurate, especially for things that stay with me. I don't "just" consume a good story the same way I do a cookie and then move on. I'm immersed in it in the moment, I keep thinking back to it afterwards, I relate it to other stories or my experiences or other things I know. It's a much more active process, I think.
But I'm also open to suggestions if anyone uses other words they like better.
