Jason Pargin on Internet Addiction and Algorithmic Horror

Jason Pargin, an author and former Cracked.com editor, dives into the impact of social media on mental health and our perception of reality. He discusses his book, which features a Lyft driver embroiled in social media-induced chaos. Pargin reveals how outrage becomes a business model, driving engagement, and shares tactics to avoid burnout from algorithmic horror. He highlights the dangers of grievance narratives online, the radicalizing potential of algorithms, and ultimately expresses optimism about human cooperation amid the digital noise.