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The Talk Show With John Gruber

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The Evolutionary Appeal of Outrage in Media

This chapter delves into the psychological mechanisms that drive human engagement with outrage in media, tracing its evolutionary roots. It examines how outrage functions as a survival instinct, commanding attention similar to threats faced in nature, and discusses its pervasive influence on modern mindsets.

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