Re:How Fear and Outrage Are Sold for Profit
by rubinelli on Tuesday July 25, 2017 @03:14PM
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They do! Fear, anger, and outrage create a rush that stimulates your reward circuits with dopamine, in the same way that a thrill ride or a good workout do:
They also cause the release of cortisol, that depresses your immune system, unlike healthy behaviors like spending time with your friends or taking a good walk in a park.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/culture-shrink/201508/a...
They also cause the release of cortisol, that depresses your immune system, unlike healthy behaviors like spending time with your friends or taking a good walk in a park.