Ben tackles the phenomenon of ragebaiting head-on. Ben breaks down what ragebaiting is, why YouTube creators resort to it, and what this trend reveals about the state of the attention economy. With his sharp insights and no-nonsense attitude, Ben delves into the tactics used by ragebaiters to provoke reactions and drive engagement, and why he finds this appr ... Show More
Dec 2024
Making money from internet outrage
How do online platforms profit from our anger? In this episode, we explore the business of 'rage-baiting' – content designed to provoke outrage and drive engagement. We hear from creators who thrive on stirring emotions, critics warning of its societal impact, and academics expla ... Show More
17m 28s
May 2021
The Media and YouTubers Behaving Badly - SimplyPodLogical #62
On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben talk about how the mainstream media covers YouTubers, whether journalists understand social media, articles about Mr. Beast and James Charles, and employment law.
53m 31s