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Why the News Feels So Overwhelming (And What It’s Doing to You
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
In this episode of UnSpun, learn the hidden manipulation behind the news.
From TV journalism of the '80s, with “if it bleeds, it leads,” to today’s algorithm-driven outrage, news has evolved into a system designed to capture attention.
I walk through the research on clickbait and emotional manipulation to explain how it shapes not what you believe and how you act.
Topics include:
- The psychology of clickbait and the “curiosity gap.”
- Why outrage spreads faster than information
- How fear and anger drive engagement
- The illusion of knowledge in modern media
- What sensationalism does to democracy
- Practical ways to take back control of your information diet
Stay sharp, truth seekers!
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