214: The Anger Algorithm: Why People Are Being Attacked Online and How to Protect Yourself

<p>This week’s podcast discusses the anger algorithm and why social media platforms favor aggression, enraged behavior, and the shaming of people. It looks at the <em>60 Minutes</em> episode “Angry in America,” what it reveals about the combative ecosystem of social media, and why you should watch it if you are a business leader or someone involved in communication. <br/><br/>Our Indestructible PR Tip discusses how you might be able to hack the social media algorithm to stop the negative commentary. </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Key Points From This Episode:</b></p><ul><li>The <em>60 Minutes</em> episode “Angry in America” and what it revealed about the social media algorithm. </li><li>Why you should watch it if you are a business leader or someone involved in communication.</li><li>The concept of shaming people online and how it relates to anger.</li><li>Why you should factor in that people may not watch the whole video.</li><li>Thoughts on when it’s okay to shame someone and when it is not. </li><li>The Indestructible PR tip for the day about hacking the algorithm. </li></ul><p><b>Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/P7gBLKkFjl_3v5HeIOTg2yq2Kutg4Sia/'><b>60 Minutes: Angry in America</b></a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Indestructible-Reclaim-Control-Respond-Confidence/dp/1954801084'><b><em>Indestructible: Reclaim Control and Respond with Confidence in a Media Crisis</em></b></a></li><li><a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/Indestructible-Audiobook/B09QPYHLCH'><b><em>Indestructible: Reclaim Control and Respond with Confidence in a Media Crisis - Audio Book </em></b></a><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/indestructible-pr-podcast/id1441897190'><b>Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</b></a></li></ul><p>Follow Molly McPherson:</p> <ul> <li><a href='https://www.patreon.com/mollymcpherson'>Patreon</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson'>TikTok</a></