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What does it mean?
The speaker consumes visual stimuli as their primary source of nourishment or experience.
In plain terms
I feed on pictures and visuals all day.
What can you take from it?
Recognize how visual media feeds your mind.

Where it applies

  • internet browsing
  • art creation
  • entertainment

Putting it to work

  • curate feeds
  • limit screen time
  • create art

Questions to consider

  • What do you consume daily?
  • Does it nourish you?

Another view

It ignores the value of text or auditory experiences.

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