Science Quickly Avoiding Outrage Fatigue in Overwhelming Times
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Feb 5, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by constant outrage? Discover strategies to combat outrage fatigue and its surprising link to misinformation. Tune in for insights on how emotional content grips social media users and the negative effects on mental health and political engagement. Learn how to navigate through feelings of frustration by limiting media exposure and finding empowering ways to engage with your community. Transforming cynicism into hopeful skepticism might just be the key to reclaiming your emotional well-being!
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Outrage: Double-Edged Sword
- Outrage can be beneficial in identifying and addressing problems.
- However, excessive outrage can lead to apathy and withdrawal from public discourse.
Outrage and Misinformation
- Outrage, being emotionally engaging, fuels the spread of misinformation online.
- Algorithms amplify inflammatory content due to its higher engagement rates.
Combating Outrage Fatigue
- Limit media consumption to reduce outrage overload.
- Engage in local politics for more impactful action.