Periagoge
Scenario

How news alerts manipulate emotional responses

My news app sends me breaking news alerts that make me panic but when I read the full story it is usually not as urgent as the headline suggested.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The attention economy profits from emotional arousal rather than informed understanding.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Digital literacy and media literacy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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