Be Careful What You Consume

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A reflection on how most online content, from YouTube to social media, is deliberately engineered to trigger fear, urgency, and anxiety in order to maximize clicks and revenue. Drawing from personal experience running a YouTube channel, the author warns that algorithmic best practices push creators toward manipulative tactics, and encourages readers to be mindful of what they consume since real life is far calmer than the content ecosystem suggests.

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