NaPodPoMo Day 12: The E=mc² of Social Science

In this episode, we explore the fear of social death, or the fear of being ostracized or rejected by our social group. We discuss how this fear is more powerful than the fear of physical death, and how it motivates our behavior in a variety of ways. We also explore how the fear of social death plays into our relationship with outrage and outrage media.Key Points:* The fear of social death is the fear of being ostracized or rejected by our social group.* It is more powerful than the fear of physical death because it threatens our very sense of self.* The fear of social death can motivate us to conform to the expectations of our group, avoid taking risks, and engage in acts of violence or hatred against others.* The fear of social death can lead us to accept the information presented in outrage media without question, share outrage content even if it is inaccurate or misleading, and engage in online harassment or cyberbullying.Resources:* How Minds Change by David McCraney* Outrage Overload podcast* Outrage Science Bites podcast* Outrage MediaCall to Action:What are your thoughts on the fear of social death? How has it shaped your own life? Share your experiences in the comments below. Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe