Ever dig into a story online that made you upset — and just couldn't stop? This episode is about what that does to you, and why walking away from it was the best decision I ever made.

In this episode of Broken Traditions, I break down five things that happened to me from overconsuming negative content: my mood changed, I became more prejudiced, I fell into echo chambers, I got angry at people who didn't care as much as I did, and I lost focus on my family, goals, and work. We also dig into why negative content is built to keep you hooked — the psychology of negativity bias, and what the algorithms are actually optimizing for.

If you've ever felt like you couldn't look away from something online, even though you knew it wasn't good for you, this one's for you.

Try the 72-hour challenge at the end of this episode and let me know how it goes.

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