Why Outrage Gets More Clicks

Platforms measure engagement velocity. Angry shares spike faster than thoughtful essays.

Outrage bonds tribes: us vs them. Identity posts outperform facts.

Advertisers historically loved news sites during drama; social algorithms automated the same incentive.

Personal detox: mute keywords, block quote-tweet dunkers, consume long-form weekly instead of hourly hot takes.

Channel anger into voting, organizing, or local fixes—not only posting.

Notice when you are being farmed. Rage is a crop.

Who-benefits-from-anger closes loop.