Rage Bait: The Business of Engineered Outrage
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Age of Magical Overthinking" by Amanda Montell - This book inspired the podcast and includes a chapter on the illusory truth effect.
Podcasts
- "No Small Endeavor" hosted by Lee C. Camp - Explores what it means to live a good life by interviewing scientists, neuroscientists, psychologists, theologians, philosophers, and politicians.
- "The Subtext" hosted by Lee C. Camp - Co-hosted with a young woman trained in theology, this podcast looks at pop culture and discusses the philosophical, moral, and theological aspects that are often overlooked.
People Mentioned
- Lee C. Camp (Theologian and Ethics Professor at Lipscomb University, host of No Small Endeavor podcast) - Featured expert in the episode discussing rage bait, the attention economy, and ethical responses to online behavior.
- Garrett Graff (Writer, Journalist) - Mentioned for his research on the internet's rise and how social media has weaponized anger, particularly in a recent season of one of his podcasts.
- Joy Harjo (US Poet Laureate three times, Native American) - Referenced in a conversation about poetry's role during difficult times, noting that intense disagreement is not new and humanity has found ways to flourish.
- Dr. Diane Grande (Psychology Today contributor) - Cited for her advice on reducing toxic stress and being present.
Organizations & Institutions
- Miriam Webster's Dictionary - Mentioned as the source for the definition of "rage bait," indicating its cultural significance.
- Huffington Post - An online publication where Lee C. Camp used to write articles.
- The Economist - A British publication recommended by Lee C. Camp as a reliable news source for its objectivity, global news coverage, and critical perspective.
- The New York Times - A news source mentioned by Lee C. Camp as helpful, despite its left-leaning bias, due to its commitment to objectivity, facts, and journalistic responsibility.
- NPR (National Public Radio) - A news source mentioned for its measured news reporting that can be digested "spiritually," despite its left-leaning bias.
- Lipscomb University - Where Lee C. Camp is a distinguished faculty fellow and ethics professor.
Websites & Online Resources
- Psychology Today - Source of an article by Dr. Diane Grande providing advice on reducing toxic stress.
Research & Studies
- Study from 2019 by Koselka et al - Cited in a Psychology Today piece for its recommendation that walking outdoors, especially in a wooded area, can lead to a notable and consistent improvement in emotional well-being.