Today Brit and Alexander talk about Internet Outrage, decoding the drama. They explore the deeper reasons why, unpacking some amazing examples, and key ways to turn online dumpster fires into creative firepower. TIMESTAMPS: 01:40 - Introduction 05:46 - Reason 1: The Megaphone Algorithmic 12:05 - Reason 2: In Your Head 14:53 - Reason 3: Computer Screen Veil 17:05 - Reason 4: Easy Keys-y 18:27 - Reason 5: Sans Nuance 24:55 - Reason 6: Virtue Signals 28:10 - Five Reasons Why Summary 29:14 - Internet Outrage & Web 2.0 32:29 - Trolling 34:06 - Rickrolling 39:50 - The Psychology of Internet Outrage 42:15 - Case Example: Milkshake Duck 52:54 - Rage Bait 55:40 - Case Example: Bean Dad 1:00:06 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 1:00:39 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 1: Be Real 1:01:44 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 2: Have a Goal in Mind 1:01:56 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 3: Embracing Humor 1:03:09 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 4: Redirecting the Rage 1:03:21 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 5: Engage-O 1:04:05 - Make it easy to participate SOURCES: Bean Dad https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/bean-dad Chewbacca Mask Lady https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewbacca_Mask_Lady Why everything is a Milkshake Duck https://www.vox.com/culture/22350188/what-is-a-milkshake-duck-definition-explained-jensen-karp-cinnamon-toast-shrimp Why We Snap: Understanding the Psychology of Online Outrage https://therapygroupdc.com/therapist-dc-blog/why-we-snap-understanding-the-psychology-of-online-outrage/ Rage-baiting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage-baiting Why Do People Troll Online? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/writing-integrity/202008/why-do-people-troll-online What Is Web 2.0? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/web-20.asp#:~:text=Web%202.0%20describes%20the%20current,aftermath%20of%20the%20dotcom%20bubble. MUSIC: "Harmony Hall" (Vampire Weekend), "Pretty girls I don't know anymore" (18 Carat Affair), "Never Gonna Give You Up" (Rick Ansley). ©2024 The Furious Curious --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefuriouscurious/message