Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
We don't choose to leave our imprint on the world around us. Whether we want it to or not, our presence is worn into the environment through our physical being, the words we speak, and the choices we make. We leave a mark.
We don't choose to leave our imprint on the world around us. Whether we want it to or not, our presence is worn into the environment through our physical being, the words we speak, and the choices we make. We leave a mark.





![A “real” man, you say?
I’ve been accidentally collecting clips of AI adverts for Military Workouts. Its the shirtless men on fake podcasts and the guy with the leaky chin that got me...
In this video, I share what I’ve found, why I can’t stop watching them, and what they reveal about trust, identity hooks, and the dandelion-style flood of AI content we’re now living in. Also, can we slow down and take a more whale-like approach to creativity, action, and the choices we make instead?
Have you seen anything like this? Share in the comments.
Links
The Ecology Of Artificial Intelligence (Jonathan Cook): https://jonathanccook.medium.com/the-ecology-of-artificial-intelligence-bb8169e839c8
Notes From a Slow Coach: https://the-haven.co/ai-adverts]
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction (Examples)
02:33 Why I Think This Matters
04:38 What Are These Adverts Doing?
06:55 Familiarity and Trust
09:22 The Unshakeable Confidence of AI Influencers
10:26 Disclaimers
11:18 Can You Spot an AI Ad?
12:50 Repetition is a Red Flag
13:30 Identity, Self-Worth, and Social Manipulation
15:30 The Ecology of Artificial Intelligence (Dandelions and Whales)
17:07 Digital Pollution and Our Response to It
18:08 AI Influencers as Disembodied Broadcast Dieties
20:50 Conclusion A “real” man, you say?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUAY7exgnDU/mqdefault.jpg)




