The Age of Rage: Why are People are So Angry?

The Age of Rage: Why are People are So Angry?

4/23/2025

notes

a windy description of many possible reasons for the slow burn rage that is measurable in society

some theories are discussed, but none of them hold water. complex problems lack simple roots.

ild be interested to see some discussion on if people have hope for themselves and the next generation. how is that measured and then ideas for how to invest increasing hope.

link

https://greyenlightenment.com/2024/05/11/the-age-of-rage-why-are-peopel-are-so-angry/

summary

The article discusses the increasing anger and dissatisfaction in American society, linking it to economic factors like inflation and shrinkflation, as well as psychological factors such as social media and the atomization of society. It argues that people are experiencing low-level anxiety due to unmet social needs and disillusionment with society, and that the pursuit of individual success has led to resentment and anger when expectations are not met.

tags

age of rage ꞏ anger ꞏ American satisfaction ꞏ social media ꞏ economic anxiety ꞏ social trust ꞏ elite overproduction ꞏ inequality ꞏ political polarization