Hooked on outrage. The illusion o...
Hooked on outrage. The illusion of empowerment

Intrestingness: Explore the everyday world with a twist by Colm Byrne

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How empowered are we, really? In one click contribution of our voice, where social media and politics promise a platform for every opinion, are we truly being heard, or are we just being managed?

In this episode, hooked on outrage dives deep into how our social media interactions, political affiliations, and even news consumption feed our desire for empowerment and belonging—but often at a high cost. The podcast explores how powerful forces—algorithms, political narratives, and media incentives—craft echo chambers that make us feel influential while keeping us within controlled boundaries.

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