Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar Business
Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar Business
AI is taking your job. The economy is collapsing. A new virus is around the corner. Democracy is ending. Or is it?
In this episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the rise of “Doommaxxing”—the business model of keeping people scared, anxious, and constantly engaged. From social media algorithms to cable news, from political campaigns to tech billionaires, fear has become one of the most profitable commodities on Earth.
Throughout history, powerful institutions have used fear to control attention. Today, smartphones and social media have…
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