Rage Economy
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Rage Economy has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Jan 2026). In the episode "James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism" on The Ezra Klein Show, Ezra Klein discusses the rage economy as a system where algorithms and media profit from amplifying outrage. He highlights how platforms like TikTok and Instagram use predatory algorithms that prioritize engagement over genuine connections, ultimately harming community and spiritual well-being. This concept underscores the negative impact of attention-driven media on society.
Describes the profit-driven system of algorithms and media that amplifies outrage to monetize attention, undermining real community and spiritual health.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | media studies / political economy |
Who talks about Rage Economy on podcasts?
Ezra Klein brought up Rage Economy; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Ezra Klein Show.
- James Talarico’s Beautiful Answer to Christian Nationalism | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Jan 2026) — Ezra Klein
What is Rage Economy mentioned alongside?
Rage Economy is most often mentioned alongside Instagram, TikTok and Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness.
Affiliated with: Instagram, TikTok
Mentioned together: Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness, MIT, Ten Commandments, James Telerico, Christianity, Christian nationalism, Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 25, Abraham Joshua Heschel, AI