"Years of algorithmically-pushed #outrage has turned us into junkies. When there is nothing to be outraged about, we search for it... This is why people will self-immolate over a poorly worded tweet, even as climate change threatens the lives of millions of people. And so we all live on the edge, ready to be furious." - Jamie Bartlett
https://jamiejbartlett.substack.com/p/riots-social-media-and-civilisational
@leighchantelle it's the secret of fox news' success... anger is addictive, gotta keep em angry
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@Iceman_Bob Exactly. And I also think about scores of neuroticism... I have VERY low scores, I truly don't see much as a threat. However, a LOT of people see SO MANY things as a threat, right? This might be part of how this can be mitigated.,,