I would seriously think about getting rid of the TV altogether. It seems like popular shows like "Game of Thrones", with their ultra-violence and nihilism, harden our souls and feed into a negative perception of the world. The ads, like you mention, dehumanize us. And cable is like, what, 160$ a month, for all that
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Eat clean, live healthy, avoid all media (including social media), and of course stay sober. Just my humble opinion.
Kind regards,