Yes, the title "Information rage" is a good one.Valerie wrote:No, I don't, but his observation is accurate about 'information rage'- unfortunately I witness it on facebook constantly- I wouldn't even be on fb if it not for a few people I need to keep up with there as that is how most people share or message you these days- but the 'rage' is a very accurate word-
And those are true and alarming examples. The shooting at the baseball practice is another true and alarming example. The death threats against this professor - and many news professionals and others - is another true and alarming example.Valerie wrote:Kathy Griffen felt holding a bloody 'fake' head of President Trump would be well received for some reason-
And to have a famous actor recently imply assassination of the President-these are true stories-
People like this feel they have a supportive audience out there-discern the times-
On my Facebook feed, I see this kind of rage from people on both ends of the political spectrum, sometimes with fake news stories. Rage works for the media, social media, and for politicians. It increases "engagement". But it's terrible for society. In general, I suspect each of us can do more about rage by asking people who largely agree with us to consider what they are doing. The other people aren't listening. Especially not the ones who are spreading rage.
I don't share much on Facebook. When I do share, it is very rarely about politics.