The #AttentionEconomy created perverse incentives. Content that makes you angry, afraid, or tribal performs better algorithmically than content that informs or nuances. This isn't a conspiracy—it's basic economics. Outrage is engaging, and engagement is monetizable.
#RageCheck is a free tool that analyzes online content for linguistic patterns commonly associated with manipulative framing—the kind of language designed to provoke emotional reactions rather than inform.
