Yesterday

Why Did the Massive Maginot Line Fail to Stop Hitler?

After years of trench warfare in WWI, France built a line of massive underground bunkers and other defensive fortifications along hundreds of miles of its border. Learn how the Maginot Line worked -- and why it failed to stop the Nazi invasion -- in today's episode of BrainStuff, ... Show More

11m 37s

Oct 10

BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Some Americans Cancelling Columbus Day?

Some U.S. cities and states have officially changed Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Learn why -- and why some Americans disagree with the change -- in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays- ... Show More

7m 17s

Oct 9

American Versus British English: What Are Biscuits, Muffins, and Pudding?

The English-language terms for different baked goods vary based on where English is being spoken. Learn why an American cookie is a British biscuit, an American biscuit is a British scone, our muffins have nothing to do with each other, and pudding doesn't have to involve pudding ... Show More

9m 51s

Feb 2016

Why You Can't Win Arguments Online

Have you ever found yourself infuriated by someone's opinion posted online? Or, perhaps, taken it a step further and attempted to argue with them? Why can't you win an argument online? The answer leads into a cognitive conspiracy that might surprise you. Learn more ... Show More

1 h

Apr 2017

Anger

We seem to be living in a world of polarised opinions giving rise to increasingly angry exchanges on television, print and of course social media. Aleks Krotoski asks how online anger works and is it a symptom or the cause of the problem. An enormous Chinese study demonstrated th ... Show More

29m 19s

Jan 2022

Why haters hate

What goes on inside the mind of a troll? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I dive deep to discover the history of internet trolls and reveal the psychology behind the hatred-fueled comments. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.findapsychologist.o ... Show More

43m 44s

Nov 2008

How Internet Trolls Work

On the internet, a 'troll' is an individual with an overwhelming desire to stir up trouble with inflammatory comments and images. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about internet trolls. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.ihea ... Show More

24m 18s

Nov 2019

268 - Why Is Cyberbullying So Damaging and How Can You Cope?

Bullying is not new, but the Internet has raised this dangerous game to a new level. Why is cyberbullying so insidious, and how can you cope with it?TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/prevention/cyberbullyingCheck out all the Quick ... Show More

14m 56s

Oct 2016

Anger Management Part 1

Learn why you get angry, the benefits and consequences of getting angry and how to start making a change to let go some of the unnecessary upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54m 12s

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

Jul 2024

278: Outrage content: detecting and deciphering

Outrage content has kind of taken over the internet more and more in recent years. And I’d be willing to bet that a lot of times, you don’t even realized you’ve been baited by outrage content to have a reaction to what you’re viewing. Today we’re unpacking why it happens, what ... Show More

41m 8s

Why Are People Mean on the Internet?