Ep 286: Are You Gollum? The Ring of Power, Smartphones, and Our Creativity

We reach for the destructive object in our pockets without conscious awareness. We know the damage it does to our minds and our souls, but we're too far gone. It keeps us from our peace and our creativity. Are you Gollum? Supported as ever by the founding show sponsor, Illustration X. Support The Ukrainian Institute, fighting for the Ukrainian creative community during a horrific time of war. Coach with The Creative Condition Founder Ben Tallon at

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Ep 286: Are You Gollum? The Ring of Power, Smartphones, and Our Creativity is an episode from Arrest All Mimics: The Original Thinking and Creative Innovation Podcast by The Creative Condition Podcast with Ben Tallon.

This episode is 22:32 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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