Yes, it’s absolutely horrific where we’re at. But there is an upside!
If you’re able to acknowledge its existence and protect against it, you’ve built a tremendous foundation for preserving your mental health that will last a lifetime.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that these ad companies (and the companies who deploy their services) only have control over you if you give them permission to.
Work to improve your health (physical and mental), find meaningful tasks, be with people in real life or enjoy the outdoors alone; the less time you spend on ad territory, the less impact they will have on you.
Buy from ethical companies, if possible.
Avoid “influencers”, people who constantly promote “sponsored content”, and other strongly bias sources for your information or entertainment.