That’s kind of the point of media consumption for most people. They're intentionally or subconsciously avoiding letting their brain achieve that higher order th

That’s kind of the point of media consumption for most people. They're intentionally or subconsciously avoiding letting their brain achieve that higher order thinking or introspective level of consciousness. It’s similar to how PTSD patients will often turn the volume up on life both figuratively and literally as they try to drown out the thoughts actively. The vast majority of the western population seems to want to drown out their fears and anxieties with bombastic sports and drama shows. Media in the bathroom is just another enabler for that unhealthy coping mechanism.