The article discusses the concept of outrage fatigue, a state of emotional exhaustion caused by the continuous exposure to moral transgressions, which numbs individuals over time. Tanya Lewis, a senior editor at Scientific American, explains that while outrage can be a force for identifying problems and prompting action, its constant presence can overwhelm people, leading to fatigue. Research indicates that although outrage serves a purpose, excessive exposure can have detrimental effects on individuals' emotional health. Therefore, finding ways to manage outrage is crucial in today's information-saturated environment.
Outrage fatigue is the feeling of becoming numb to repeated moral transgressions that lead to emotional exhaustion over time.
While outrage can be beneficial in identifying and reacting to problems, its constant presence can overwhelm individuals and lead to fatigue.
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