HighLyts: How Ads Are Buying Our Lives

Everywhere you turn, someone’s selling you something—and it’s costing more than money. In this episode, I unpack the relentless world of modern advertising, from streaming services sneaking in commercials to TikTok creators pushing products for a quick affiliate payout. What starts as irritation with ads turns into a deeper exploration of how our time, attention, and humanity are being bought and sold. This is a raw look at manipulation, cycles of poverty, and why reclaiming the value of your own time is an act of rebellion.