I barely touch my TV anymore unless I’m having people over. What you said about your phone “listening” is spot on. It’s not even about spying, it’s just the way the apps learn what keeps you engaged. I read this piece — https://bdjosh.com/why-your-phone-gets-you-better-than-your-tv-ever-will/ — and it really nailed that idea of phones being personalized environments. My phone builds a version of me through what I click on, the stuff I save, even what I pause on for a second. It’s not just showing content; it’s building a map of what my brain reacts to. Meanwhile, TV still feels like some dude somewhere guessing what millions of us might want to see. My advice — don’t fight it. I use screen time controls and turn off notifications for stuff that tries too hard, but I still let the algorithm learn a bit. The trick is to feed it the good stuff. If I want more art videos, I like and comment on them. Within days, my feed shifts. It’s like training a pet that lives in your pocket — weirdly satisfying.