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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