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Negative Content Turned Me Into Someone I Hated
Ever dig into a story online that made you upset — and just couldn't stop? This episode is about what that does to you, and why walking away from it was the best decision I ever made.
In this episode of Broken Traditions, 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 dig into why negative content is built to keep you hooked — the psychology of negativity bias, and what the…
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