Input of information = absorbing information or entertainment
Output of information = writing, creating, thinking
Neutral = nothing is happening in the mind.
A neutral state is when your brain has space to work and generate new ideas.
That's why some of your best ideas come to you when you are taking a shower.
Over the past two decades, the amount of "neutral" time has disappeared.
We can hardly eat or stand in line without needing stimulation.
Why? Because we can instantly get stimulation through the magical device in our pocket. There is a price to pay for this.
Overstimulation is a weakness.
TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Telegram, and Discord have turned us into dopamine addicts.
You feel like you have to do something every day, instead of just relaxing.
Try meditating, taking long walks, and eating without your phone.