Several times a day, I turn off #Boosts and #Replies in my #HomeTimeline so I can read and interact directly with the original content of the people I #follow, esp the original content I might have missed in-between all the boosts.
Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening.
Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight.