Avoiding Outrage Fatigue in Overwhelming Times

This podcast discusses "outrage fatigue," the exhaustion caused by constant exposure to upsetting news and social media content. The interview features Tanya Lewis, who explains that while outrage can be useful for identifying problems, constant exposure leads to apathy and hinders effective action. Lewis and the host explore how social media algorithms amplify outrage, contributing to misinformation and political polarization. The podcast suggests limiting media consumption, engaging in local politics, and finding ways to disconnect from negativity as ways to combat outrage fatigue. Practical advice includes unfollowing inflammatory accounts and prioritizing real-world engagement over online outrage.