What is Manufactured Outrage & Have You Been a Victim?

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In this podcast episode, Leslie and April discuss the concept of "manufactured outrage." They mention how certain fears and conspiracy theories can lead to irrational fears and outrage, particularly in the context of crisis points in recent years, such as in 2022 and 2023. They also touch upon the Y2K scare as an example of manufactured outrage in the past.

One specific topic they address is a conspiracy theory related to COVID-19 vaccines and 5G technology, suggesting that a 5G signal will activate something injected into people through the COVID shot, leading to the Marburg virus infection and eventual zombification. They humorously discuss the impracticality of zombies and the potential for a famine if zombies started eating brains.

Leslie and April also delve into the idea of "manufactured outrage" more broadly, discussing how certain groups may manipulate public sentiment to distract from more significant issues. They give examples like the focus on transgender issues and the disproportionate attention to this topic compared to other pressing matters.

Additionally, they touch on the term "woke" and how its original meaning of social awareness has evolved into a buzzword with various interpretations. They discuss how some people seem to use it to criticize social justice activism and progressive ideals.

The episode highlights the importance of critical thinking, research, and awareness of the information we encounter in the age of social media, where misinformation and manufactured outrage can spread rapidly.