The New Statesman | UK politics and culture How anger defined 2024
Nov 11, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Manavis, a New Statesman columnist, and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen, delve into the explosive topic of anger in contemporary society. They explore the roots of online anger and its dramatic impact on individual relationships and political discourse. The duo examines how personal identities are shaped by divisiveness and how anger serves as a vehicle for entertainment and conflict. They also contrast anger-driven campaigns with hopeful rhetoric, urging for a more constructive channeling of this potent emotion in political engagement.
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LinkedIn Language Abuse Anecdote
- Sarah Manavis shares personal frustration with LinkedIn language used for personal announcements. - She describes it as absurd and a loss of genuine communication.
Identity Defined by Anger
- Anger defines many people's identities as what they are against rather than what they support. - This shapes both personal identity and political behavior.
Social Media Amplifies Extreme Anger
- Social media incentivizes extreme and performative anger to gain attention through algorithms. - This leads to exaggerated, often disproportionate angry expressions online becoming normalized.
