Dr. Ryan Martin
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Well, and intentionally so. I mean, it's like – so there's plenty of research out there that says that content, news, or anything else that makes people angry or scared is far more likely to go viral. than other stuff. And so politicians know that. And just purely from a financial perspective, if you put an ad out that makes people mad, it's going to get more clicks.
Well, and intentionally so. I mean, it's like – so there's plenty of research out there that says that content, news, or anything else that makes people angry or scared is far more likely to go viral. than other stuff. And so politicians know that. And just purely from a financial perspective, if you put an ad out that makes people mad, it's going to get more clicks.
Well, and intentionally so. I mean, it's like – so there's plenty of research out there that says that content, news, or anything else that makes people angry or scared is far more likely to go viral. than other stuff. And so politicians know that. And just purely from a financial perspective, if you put an ad out that makes people mad, it's going to get more clicks.
You double the value, essentially, of that ad by making people mad with it. So there are people who are benefiting financially from our rage. And that's not just true with politicians. That's true with, you know, Fox News, CNN, et cetera. They want to make people mad. Yeah.
You double the value, essentially, of that ad by making people mad with it. So there are people who are benefiting financially from our rage. And that's not just true with politicians. That's true with, you know, Fox News, CNN, et cetera. They want to make people mad. Yeah.
You double the value, essentially, of that ad by making people mad with it. So there are people who are benefiting financially from our rage. And that's not just true with politicians. That's true with, you know, Fox News, CNN, et cetera. They want to make people mad. Yeah.
Yeah. Instead of just having an article, they'll reframe the title so it has an enemy.
Yeah. Instead of just having an article, they'll reframe the title so it has an enemy.
Yeah. Instead of just having an article, they'll reframe the title so it has an enemy.
Yep. That's pretty crazy. Dealing with anxiety and stress in the age of the 24-7 news cycle.
Yep. That's pretty crazy. Dealing with anxiety and stress in the age of the 24-7 news cycle.
Yep. That's pretty crazy. Dealing with anxiety and stress in the age of the 24-7 news cycle.
Let me see. Whether it's the coronavirus, political divisiveness, threats of terrorism, or mass shootings, you might not be immediately affected by these issues, but constant exposure to 24-hour news and social media, which is often heavily skewed towards the negative, can adversely influence your mental health and overall well-being.
Let me see. Whether it's the coronavirus, political divisiveness, threats of terrorism, or mass shootings, you might not be immediately affected by these issues, but constant exposure to 24-hour news and social media, which is often heavily skewed towards the negative, can adversely influence your mental health and overall well-being.