Episode
Outrage (and attention) for Sale!
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- Let's Pick This Up Next Week
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- Sep 24, 2025
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- 2277
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Summary
In this episode, Dee and Dr. DJ dig into the cultural response to the death of Charlie Kirk—not to debate him but to unpack why our reactions are so divisive in the first place. Why do algorithms reward outrage? How did social media turn polarizing figures into false prophets? And most importantly, how can we choose to engage (or not engage) in ways that actually protect our peace? We break it down from both a psychological and counseling perspective: • The role of echo chambers and misinformation in shaping “alternate realities.” • Why curiosity is harder (but healthier) than combat. • How to set boundaries when the online noise feels overwhelming. • Practical ways to engage with empathy, intention, and values—without burning out. Because at the end of the day, our attention is the real commodity. And deciding where to put it? That’s where our power lies.