Rachel Feltman discusses the prevalence of outrage in today’s society, leading to outrage fatigue. Tanya Lewis, a senior editor at Scientific American, explains that while outrage can be beneficial in identifying problems, constant exposure can lead to apathy and manipulation. Social media plays a significant role in amplifying outrage, with inflammatory content spreading misinformation. To combat outrage fatigue, Lewis suggests limiting media consumption, getting involved in local issues, and taking breaks from doomscrolling. Recovery from outrage burnout involves disconnecting from sources that make you angry and engaging in activities that calm the mind.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/how-to-avoid-outrage-fatigue-and-tune-in-without-burning-out/