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Yet, amidst this contentious environment, it’s important to analyze the overall effect of unfettered outrage. While society is often told that anger is a necessary reaction to political issues, one must ask whether existing in a perpetual state of indignation is truly beneficial. The advice often given—that if you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention—can lead to a self-destructive cycle, one where individuals consume outrage daily and allow it to dictate their emotional responses and interactions.