Culture

The Problem With Being Outraged By Everything

With 24/7 access to each news story, current event, and 140 character thought that pops into just about anyone’s head, there are ample opportunities for us to get upset over things.

By Hayley Lewis2 min read
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While there are certainly events that justify being upset, the culture of constant outrage we live in, especially that which exists over the internet, desensitizes us to real problems and renders us less capable of finding productive solutions. Immediately becoming incensed by what you read and hear but not actually doing anything about the problems which incense you changes nothing for the better.