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An Ounce - For Your ConsiderationAuthor: Jim Fugate
Discover hidden stories from historybite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you wont hear elsewhere.Im Jim Fugateretired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing historys hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories dont take themselves too seriously, wont steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.I hope youll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on historywhere conversation is always open and everyones invited. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Reclaiming Your Mind in the Age of Outrage: Escaping the Algorithm’s Fun House
Episode 49
Friday, 28 November, 2025
How much of what you see online is real—and how much is the algorithm’s illusion? Learn how to take back your attention, retrain your brain, and escape the digital funhouse.Your social-media feed isn’t random. It’s a reflection—warped by code, polished by profit, and powered by your own attention.In this An Ounce Special Edition, Jim Fugate steps into the Algorithm’s Funhouse to reveal how emotion drives engagement, why outrage sells, and how both the machine and the mind can be retrained.You’ll discover the real cost of doom-scrolling, how evil intent hides in plain sight, and practical ways to break the feedback loop. It’s a thoughtful, hopeful look at technology, humanity, and the quiet power of awareness.👍 Remember: verify before you amplify — and reclaim your power to choose what wins.Watch next: The New Snake Oil: Outrage and Validation in the Digital World https://youtu.be/Kd1KMd1GFPQ#AnOunce #Algorithm #SocialMedia #DigitalWellness #CriticalThinking #AttentionEconomy #JimFugate #Mindfulness #OutrageCulture #TechnologyAndHumanity________________________________________📚 References• Pew Research Center (2020): Automated accounts and link sharing.• Carnegie Mellon University (2020): Bot activity during major events.• American Psychological Association (2023): Attention span and doom-scrolling research.• Harvard Business Review (2022): The Economics of Outrage.________________________________________🕒 Chapters / Timestamps (estimated)00:00 Hook – The Invisible Hand on Your Feed00:25 Meet the Machine01:35 The Emotional Economy02:05 The Feedback Loop02:56 The Psychological Toll03:37 Starve the Beast & Retrain the Machine04:27 The Empowered User05:48 An Ounce 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube
