This Article is Designed to Piss You Off
They’re all trying to get a reaction from you.
The goal is to anger you.
The sad truth is that the bigger the reaction someone can get from you, the more they profit.
Who is someone?
Journalists, bloggers, content creators and the media in general.
They’ve all come to realize this truth and that is exactly why the majority of what you see online is designed to upset you.
The bright side is that once you become consciously aware of this, it becomes easier to not give in.
If we can all do this successfully, maybe, just maybe we can change the programming.
This article is designed to piss you off so that you can stop reacting.
Sorry(ish).
Media outlets are designed to program and upset you
Those who are stuck watching the same media outlet night after night may not realize it, but they are slowly being programmed to someone else’s bias.
The best example is, those who watch CNN end up leaning to the left, and those who watch Fox end up leaning to the right.
Both of these media monsters slowly keep pushing you toward one side with subtle but biased news.
The more biased you become, the bigger the reaction they can get from you.
The bigger the reaction they get from you, the more people you will tell, the more you will watch and the more they will profit.
If you don’t believe they are trying to get a reaction for you, check out these top stories on CNN.
Elderly woman killed and 17 others injured in twin attacks in central Israel, authorities say
NYC Mayor Eric Adams raises $650K for legal defence fund amid a corruption investigation
Motorbike rider dies after Dakar Rally crash
Okay, let’s try Fox…
Fauci's ex-boss now says COVID-19 lab leak theory was credible, despite previous claims it was a distraction
Judge rules in favor of Idaho murders suspect in dispute over DNA evidence
DoorDash, Uber Eats hike fees in blue state city over delivery app minimum pay law
At the end of the day, the media needs to get your attention with a shocking headline, make you click on links, and keep you there for as long as possible.
And then, if you leave, they want to make sure it is to another one of their articles.
You already knew this though, right?
Yet, you still get trapped in their endless loop of negative news.
War
Ukraine vs Russia
It’s been nearly 2 years since Russia has invaded Ukraine. Some reports believe that over 500,000 soldiers have been wounded or killed. Those are people who would otherwise have been with their families, working, and continuing their lineages.
And then there are the families that have been displaced. It is believed that over 10 million Ukrainians have had to leave their homes.
To make it worse, before the war even started, there was a strong possibility of signing a peace deal to prevent this whole mess.
Imagine the destruction, lives and money that would have been saved had that been successful.
This news is pretty upsetting, isn’t it?
Israel vs Palestine
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a series of attacks on Israel. The total number of people killed in these attacks is reported at just under 1200.
These attacks are without a doubt a tragedy. It is even more upsetting when you realize that they filmed many of these murders.
They wanted to let the world know it was them.
They wanted to piss you and the rest of the world off.
Needless to say, Israel was furious.
Israel’s response has been to bomb Palestine killing over 17,000 people, many of whom are children.
Of course, anyone would expect Israel to attack back, but whether or not the outcome of these attacks is justified I will leave it up to you.
Regardless, seeing death, especially of children on both sides is heartbreaking.
The economy
With inflation out of control, interest rates rose at record speeds and now many people can barely afford to live.
Because of that, and many other reasons, markets have been unpredictable. The result has been devastating for many families and businesses.
And it could get worse as many mortgages come up for renewal.
The big question is whether or not interest rates will drop on time. If they don’t, the housing market could be in big trouble, again.
It doesn’t matter what media outlet you look at, their predictions for the economy are upsetting.
Many of us feel helpless.
Who put these people in charge… am I right?
It’s all going to sh*t
My point is, it doesn’t matter where you get your news, if you are surrounded by it you will believe the entire world is going to sh*t.
Billionaires are greedy
We are all going to die
Politicians are lying to you
We might go to war with Iran
The COVID waves keep coming
Fentanyl is getting across the border
Everyone you know is being murdered
The US is flooded with illegal immigrants
Climate change is going to destroy the earth
China is going to invade Taiwan and brainwash you with TikTok
They want you to believe that this is all that the world we live in is comprised of and they are succeeding.
Unfortunately, them succeeding and getting that reaction from you, is the exact reason that maybe our world really is going to sh*t.
This is what you can do about it
It’s true, there are a lot of bad things happening in the world. The problem is that if you are only told about the bad things, that’s all you will notice!
That is why you need to stop surrounding yourself with people, media outlets, and social media accounts that are constantly trying to fill you with negativity.
They are dictating how you see the world and it is exhausting you!
The world can be an extremely depressing place… if that is all you notice.
But, if you change what you are looking at, surround yourself with great people and stop getting lost in the media trap, you will notice that the world and humans are pretty amazing.
People are genuinely kind and don’t wish ill on you, there are new technological advancements every day that are promising and your life has been becoming more luxurious every year.
At the end of the day, you have a choice.
Fill your head with negativity, or surround yourself with positivity.
Conclusion
I’m sorry if I took you on an emotional rollercoaster, but you must know that you can control how you view the world.
It becomes much easier to control your outlook when you realize that others are trying to control it too.
They want your attention so that they can profit.
Unfortunately, that comes at the expense of your well-being.
So, do something about it.
Thanks for reading.