May 27 2024 66 mins 1
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).
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