Mental Resilience
All Ages
Rage-Bait: The Economy of Anger
Why the internet wants you to stay angry and how to opt out.
THE LOGIC
Algorithms prioritize anger because angry people stay on the app longer and comment more.
THE DEFENSE
1. Do Not Comment: Replying to rage-bait helps it spread.
2. Click Not Interested: Use the menu on the post to tell the app you do not want to see this content.
3. Treat it as Boring: The best defense is to treat rage-bait as boring marketing rather than a personal attack.
Algorithms prioritize anger because angry people stay on the app longer and comment more.
THE DEFENSE
1. Do Not Comment: Replying to rage-bait helps it spread.
2. Click Not Interested: Use the menu on the post to tell the app you do not want to see this content.
3. Treat it as Boring: The best defense is to treat rage-bait as boring marketing rather than a personal attack.