While replying to a few comments on one of my recent posts, I found myself reflecting on a quote from an old Hidden Brain episode: “Screaming Into a Void.” It hit me all over again—because my laundry room, of all things, has become the latest lightning rod for internet outrage. What started as a post about home design turned into a conversation about performative backlash, public perception, and the strange space we all occupy on social media. Here's what I’ve learned, how I process it, and why I’ll keep showing up anyway.