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Outrage Machine

How Tech Is Amplifying Discontent, Disrupts Democracy—And What We Can Do About It

Book • 2023

Tobias Rose-Stockwell

In 'Outrage Machine', Tobias Rose-Stockwell examines the impact of social media on societal discourse and democracy.

He argues that these platforms unintentionally reward outrage and penalize tolerance, leading to distorted public conversations and deepened political divisions.

The book provides historical context and proposes realistic solutions to address these challenges.

Mentioned by

Konstantin Kisin

Mike Carruthers

Jordan Harbinger

Tobias Rose-Stockwell

Jenny Stefanati

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended by

Tim Urban

as a great book discussing the concept of the 'dark valley of hidden harm'.

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Haidt

as writing a book about the mechanics of social media and its history.

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Mentioned by

Konstantin Kisin

as a great book about social media and tribalism.

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Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

as a book written by

Tobias Rose-Stockwell

on how technology amplifies discontent.

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Mentioned by

Jenny Stefanati

when discussing the history of media and media innovations driven by the bottom of the brainstem.

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Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

as the author explaining how social media fuels negative emotions and disrupts society.

908: Tobias Rose-Stockwell | Dismantling the Outrage Machine

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