online behavior

Rage Bait Psychology – Why Certain Online Videos Feel Impossible to Ignore

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Rage Bait Psychology

You open a social media app for a few minutes before work or before going to sleep. Within seconds, a video appears that feels strangely irritating. Someone shares an extreme opinion about dating, parenting, money, or relationships. Another creator behaves irresponsibly or appears intentionally rude. Before long, the comments section becomes a flood of arguments. … Read more

The People Who Rarely Post Online May Be More Comfortable With Uncertainty Than Most

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People

Pew Research reported in 2024 that fewer U.S. adults are actively posting on major social media platforms, even while overall usage remains high. Many people still scroll, read, and watch. Fewer consistently share their own lives. That shift has created a noticeable social category online: people who remain present but largely invisible. They may occasionally … Read more