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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Avoiding Outrage Fatigue in Overwhelming Times
Description: It’s almost impossible not to feel outraged these days. But overexposure to information that makes us angry can wear us down. Senior health and medicine editor Tanya Lewis joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss how to combat outrage fatigue. Plus, we discuss a surprising finding about outrage and the spread of misinformation.Recommended reading:–Read Tanya Lewis’s full story on outrage fatigue–Listen for tips on converting cynicism into hopeful skepticism E-mail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!