Why Negativity Rules the Internet (And How They Profit Off Your Attention)

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant negativity in the news and on social media? Wondering why the internet feels so toxic lately? You aren't alone and it isn't a coincidence. Let's unpack the psychological reasons why humans are drawn to bad news, how the attention economy exploits our emotions, and why Marshall McLuhan’s famous theory, ‘The medium is the message,’ explains it all. Let’s explore how we can break free from this cycle and take back control of our attention. Chapters below!!

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0:00 - why is media so negative and addictive?
0:44 - human psychology - "the Negativity Bias"
2:20 - the "Attention Economy" - how platforms are engineered to profit
4:04 - media theory - "The Medium is the Message" - Marshall McLuhan
5:20 - why this all matters - the hidden dangers
6:20 - taking back control & intentional consumption