The Algorithm of Anger | Aswin Sundharam | Romancelovesophy

3 months ago

We are living in a time where information is everywhere… but here is the thing… not everything is meant to inform us. Much of it is designed to provoke us. The fastest way to capture attention today is not truth… it is outrage. You see… when something touches our identity—our beliefs, culture, or values—it feels personal. It feels like an attack on “me.” And in that moment, we react emotionally, not thoughtfully. This reaction is exactly what media, algorithms, and power systems rely on. It is like dry wood and a spark… a small trigger can create a huge fire. Social platforms learn what angers us and keep showing more of it, slowly dividing us into “us” and “them.” The more we engage, the more they profit. But here is the deeper layer… the stronger our attachment to identity, the easier