Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar Business

Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar BusinessAI 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 made that process faster, more personal, and more profitable than ever before.Who benefits when we’re constantly told disaster is just around the corner? Is AI really coming for everyone’s job? Are we being manipulated into living in a permanent state of crisis? And what does all of this mean for our mental health, our politics, and our future?Plus:• Trump’s latest claim about algae in the Reflecting Pool and why experts disagree.• The FCC’s unprecedented challenge to Disney/ABC station licenses, including KGO-TV San Francisco.• Why media freedom advocates are sounding the alarm.Fear keeps us scrolling. Fear keeps us clicking. Fear keeps us watching.But who profits?The Karel Cast is supported by viewers like you. Please like, subscribe, and share.Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Follow Karel:YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarelWebsite: reallykarel.com#Doommaxxing, #FearEconomy, #MediaManipulation, #SocialMedia, #BigTech, #ArtificialIntelligence, #AI, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #FCC, #ABCNews, #KGO, #MediaFreedom, #Propaganda, #FearMarketing, #Psychology, #MentalHealth, #BreakingNews, #Economy, #TechNews, #Commentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaLiteracy, #NewsMedia, #CultureWar, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarelhttps://youtube.com/live/DPE62hPNVSMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support.The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.