Soul Boom Gen Z Unpacks Toxic Internet Culture
May 7, 2026
Thomas Sullivan, co-creator of We Love You and optimistic author, and Andy Min, his creative partner blending philosophy and accessible spirituality, talk about friendship, loneliness, nature, and staying hopeful online. They unpack Gen Z culture, cringe and intergenerational vibes. The conversation explores tech’s mental health effects and practical ways to deepen connection.
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Nature As The Shortcut To Spiritual Awe
- Nature is a primary portal to spirituality and helps dissolve the manufactured structures that distance us from wonder.
- Andy Min and Thomas Sullivan tie spiritual awe to forests, seasons, and simple moments like watching banana slugs on a hike.
Entropy Framing Makes Existence Feel Miraculous
- The universe's ordered complexity amid entropy feels spiritually significant and grounds a feeling of wonder.
- Their book uses entropy and scales from atoms to ecosystems to reframe existence as surprising structure, not given triviality.
Fans Deleted Instagram Because Videos Encouraged Nature
- Fans have told them their videos inspired people to delete Instagram and go outside more, even at the cost of follower counts.
- The creators celebrate losing followers if it means viewers reconnect with nature and leave the platform.