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Making better decisions by thinking like an artist (with Elspeth Kirkman)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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The Rage Economy: Culture in the Age of Outrage

This chapter explores the impact of technology and social media on cultural dynamics, particularly focusing on the rise of the 'rage economy.' It examines how content creators leverage outrage to drive engagement, revealing the unintended consequences of competitive content creation on public discourse. Through anecdotes and discussions of biases, the chapter highlights the distorted perceptions of societal interests shaped by prevalent online narratives.

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