EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 2 MIN
“Rage Bait” — Feeding on Anger
from *“Yesterday, I Went to Mars ♡”* · host MakotowillOlympusMons
Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2025 is “rage bait,” a term for online content designed to provoke anger and drive reactions.In this episode, we reflect on how the internet has shifted from curiosity to emotional manipulation—and what that means for our attention and energy.A quiet reminder to notice where our focus is being pulled, and to choose our own pace when we can.
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Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2025 is “rage bait,” a term for online content designed to provoke anger and drive reactions.In this episode, we reflect on how the internet has shifted from curiosity to emotional manipulation—and what that means for our attention and energy.A quiet reminder to notice where our focus is being pulled, and to choose our own pace when we can.
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