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Outrage Science Bites

David Beckemeyer

I’m publishing one podcast episode per day again in the month of November 2025 as part of a challenge called NaPodPoMo. It stands for National Podcast Post Month. November is National Podcast Post Month, and the goal of the challenge is 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. These will be bite-sized episodes related to the Outrage Overload podcast, on various topics, such as describing scientific phenomena discussed on the show. outrageoverload.substack.com

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14:16

NaPodPoMo Day 11: The Science of Hate: How Political...

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2023/11/11

In this episode of the Outrage Science Bites podcast, we discuss the concept of political sectarianism and its dangers. What is political sectarianism? How does it differ from partisanship? And why is it so dangerous for our democracy? We also explore some of the science behind political sectarianism and what we can do to overcome it.Learn more about political sectarianism and related topics by listening to the Outrage Overload podcast.You can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast

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10:42

NaPodPoMo Day 10: The Science Behind the Outrage

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2023/11/10

In today's hyperconnected world, we are constantly bombarded with information, much of it designed to evoke strong emotional reactions. This phenomenon, known as outrage culture, has become increasingly pervasive, seeping into our social media feeds, political discourse, and even everyday conversations. While outrage can sometimes serve as a catalyst for positive change, its excessive consumption can have detrimental effects on our mental and emotional well-being.In this episode of Outrage Science

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NaPodPoMo Day 9: Naive Realism: How Our Assumptions...

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2023/11/09

In this episode of the Outrage Science Bites podcast, we explore the concept of naive realism and how it contributes to outrage. Naive realism is the belief that we have direct access to reality and that our own perspectives are the most accurate. This belief can lead us to overestimate how many people share our opinions, to dismiss opposing viewpoints, and to become more entrenched in our own beliefs.We discuss the dangers of naive realism and how we can overcome it. We also provide tips for

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13:37

NaPodPoMo Day 8: Unpacking Truth: The Role of...

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2023/11/08

Welcome to the Outrage Science Bites podcast, your daily dose of insights into the complex world of politics and human behavior. I'm your host, and today, on day eight of the NaPodPoMo challenge, we cover a critical topic - the concept of truth and how it intertwines with our need for narratives, meaning, purpose, and identity.In this episode, we explore the idea that when we seek the truth, we might not always be looking for pure, unfiltered facts. Often, we want a narrative that aligns with our

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9:52

NaPodPoMo Day 7: How Neuroplasticity and Embodiment...

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2023/11/07

In this episode of the Outrage Science Bites podcast, I discuss how neural plasticity and embodiment can help us break the cycle of outrage. I try to explain what neural plasticity is and how it can be exploited by outrage messaging to rewire our brains. I also discuss how we can use our bodies to help us think more critically and break free from the grip of outrage.Key Takeaways:* Neural plasticity is the brain's ability to change in response to new experiences.* Outrage messaging is designed to

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11:12

NaPodPoMo Day 6: Vicious Cycles vs. Virtuous Cycles

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2023/11/06

In this episode of the Outrage Science Bites podcast, we discuss the vicious cycle of outrage messaging and how to flip the script on it. We explain what outrage messaging is, why it is so effective, and how it is polarizing our society. We also provide tips for holding politicians accountable for their use of outrage messaging, becoming a more informed and intelligent consumer of news, and educating ourselves about the dangers of outrage messaging.Key Takeaways:* Outrage messaging is a type of

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7:29

NaPodPoMo Day 5: Mirror Neurons and Our Outrage...

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2023/11/05

This episode is about outrage porn and mirror neurons. David talks about what outrage porn is and why it is so attractive to us. He then explains what mirror neurons are and how they may play a role in outrage porn. He concludes by talking about how mirror neurons may be exploited by creators of outrage porn to manipulate our emotions.Find more at outrageoverload.net, and stay tuned for another episode tomorrow. Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at

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NaPodPoMo Day 4: Why Just Giving People Facts Doesn't...

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2023/11/04

The information deficit model is a theory of science communication that suggests that people will change their beliefs and behaviors if they are simply given more information. However, research has shown that this model is not always effective, especially when people hold beliefs for emotional or ideological reasons.In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we discuss the limitations of the information deficit model and why it's important to take a more dialogic approach to science communication. We

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7:44

NaPodPoMo Day 3: How Our Brains Respond to Moral...

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2023/11/03

Moral outrage is a powerful emotion that can motivate us to take action against injustice. But too much outrage can also have negative consequences for our health and well-being.In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we discuss the positive and negative aspects of moral outrage. We also talk about how to manage chronic outrage and protect ourselves from its negative effects.Subscribe to the Outrage Overload podcast and Outrage Science Bites to learn more about the science of outrage and how to

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NaPodPoMo Day 2: Cross-Cutting Social Groups

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2023/11/02

In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we discuss three important concepts related to outrage: cross-cutting social groups, affective polarization, and selective exposure.Cross-cutting social groups are social groups that are not based on political affiliation. For example, a sports team or a religious group could be considered a cross-cutting social group. Research has shown that participating in cross-cutting social groups can help to reduce political polarization.Affective polarization is a

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10:08

NaPodPoMo Day 1: 30-day podcast challenge and Outrage...

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2023/11/01

Outrage Overload, the podcast that explores the science and psychology of outrage, is launching a new podcast for NaPodPoMo, the National Podcast Post Month challenge. The new podcast, called Outrage Science Bites, will be a daily short-form podcast that dives into various scientific phenomena discussed on the Outrage Overload podcast.Each episode of Outrage Science Bites will be short bite-sized episodes and will cover a different topic related to outrage. Outrage Science Bites is being launched

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