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Negative Content Turned Me Into Someone I Hated

Broken Traditions Podcast · Episode 40

Have you ever seen a post online that made you upset — and instead of letting it go, you dug deeper? The more you found out, the more upset you got?

In this episode, I break down five things that happened to me from overconsuming negative content: my mood changed, I became more prejudiced, I fell into echo chambers, I got angry at people who didn't care as much as I did, and I lost focus on my family, goals, and work. We also get into the psychology and algorithm design behind why negative content is built to keep you scrolling — negativity bias, the attention economy, and what these platforms are actually optimizing for.

If you've ever felt like you couldn't look away from something upsetting online, this one's for you.

In This Episode

  • Why negative content is designed to trap you
  • Effect #1: Mood change
  • Effect #2: Prejudice
  • Effect #3: Echo chambers
  • Effect #4: Anger at people who don't care
  • Effect #5: Losing focus on what matters
  • What changed after I stepped away
  • The 72-hour challenge

Which of these hit home for you? Let me know in the comments on YouTube, or reach out through the Broken Traditions site.

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