124. INTERNET OUTRAGE | Decoding the Drama

28/05/2024 1h 6min Temporada 1 Episodio 124

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Episode Synopsis

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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