Digital platforms have turned outrage into a commodity.
The more emotional you become, the more you scroll, react and engage. Algorithms reward anger because angry posts spread faster. This constant exposure is rewiring how people behave at home, at work and in public spaces.
How Outrage Is Manufactured:
• Algorithms promote content that triggers high emotional intensity
• Anger generates more shares than calm or positive posts
• Negative content from weak social ties spreads faster than positive content
• Rage becomes a habit because platforms reinforce it through likes and visibility
Real World Evidence:
• Yale researchers studied 12 million tweets and found platforms reward users for posting increasingly angry content
Link: https://www.axios.com/2021/08/13/online-outrage-feedback-loop-twitter
• Study showed anger travels faster than joy on social networks
Link: https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.03656
• TikTok algorithm boosted misogynistic content four times within days in a test
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/feb/06/social-media-algorithms-amplifying-misogynistic-content
Impact On Human Behaviour:
• Irritability rises
• People become reactive and short tempered
• Relationships absorb this digital hostility
• Attention span weakens
• Emotional exhaustion increases
How To Break The Cycle:
• Unfollow accounts that provoke anger
• Silence notifications during peak stress hours
• Consume calm content intentionally
• Do not engage with rage bait
Why It Matters:
Unchecked online anger does not stay online. It changes thinking patterns, decision making and personal relationships.
Stay Aware, Stay Safe!
Jai Hind!
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2. FAKE EXPERTS ONLINE MISLEADING MILLIONS
Caption:
Your Influencer Is Not An Expert
Description:
Millions trust unqualified influencers for medical, financial and emotional advice. These influencers present themselves as experts without training, without evidence and without accountability. People follow their guidance because it appears polished and confident.
What Is Happening:
• Influencers recommend medical tests without scientific basis
• Diet advice, legal strategies and mental health tips circulate without verification
• Most posts hide risk and show only benefits
• Conflicts of interest are not disclosed
Real World Evidence:
• Study analysing 982 influencer posts found they promoted health tests with no scientific evidence
Link: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/02/27/–influencers-promoting–overwhelmingly–misleading-information-.html
• Influencers with 194 million total followers gave misleading health advice
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/27/social-media-influencers-are-fearmongering-to-promote-health-tests-with-limited-evidence-study-finds
Impact On Public Health And Safety:
• Misdiagnosis due to self testing
• Delayed medical treatment
• Financial loss due to useless products
• Emotional stress from false claims
• Rapid spread of misinformation
How To Protect Yourself:
• Check credentials on official sites
• Avoid miracle claims
• Look for evidence from recognised medical bodies
• Treat influencer content as opinion, not expertise
Why It Matters:
Wrong advice harms real lives. Online credibility is no longer earned through knowledge. It is earned through visibility.
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ABOUT ‘AKANCHA SRIVASTAVA FOUNDATION’
The Akancha Srivastava Foundation is India’s leading social impact initiative dedicated to advancing cyber safety awareness and education. Established in February 2017, this not-for-profit Section 8 organization is a trusted voice in promoting safe online practices across the nation.
Distinguished Board of Advisors
Guided by an honorary advisory board of esteemed leaders:
- Former Special DGP RK Vij (Chhattisgarh Police)
- ADG Navniet Sekera (Uttar Pradesh Police)
- ADG Krishna Prakash (Maharashtra Police)
- Dr. Poonam Verma (Principal, SSCBS, Delhi University)
Our Mission
The Foundation is committed to educating, empowering, and building bridges between the public and authorities on critical cyber safety issues. Additionally, we specialize in forensics training for law enforcement, equipping them with the skills needed to tackle cybercrime effectively.