Reading a book (which I guess you call "consuming media" as if it were a sort of snack) has made me feel better on numerous occasions.

I consider Hacker News as consuming media. Occasionally there's some heartburn, but usually it's very nutrient dense.

You’ve never found comfort in a show, movie, book or video game?

That’s actually really sad.

There was a HN poster way back then claiming to have never read a novel in their lives. I totally believe an art-free existence is possible.

C’Mon. Are you stating no song has moved you? That is straight up unbelievable.

I actually find the opposite. New perspectives make me feel better about humanity.

The 'worrisome' aspect of The Electric State (or any future dystopia) is it's parallel to a direction humanity could take. However, the fact that someone has taken the time to be aware of it and create a piece of art that's essentially a warning against it, means that, I think, we're better prepared against it becoming true.

The author/artist is an ally.