IELTS Essay: Outrage
Vocabulary Answers
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There is a common perception today that many think now
generally angrier more outrage overall
in the past before
fundamentally negative psychological phenomenon exacerbated by modern technology basically bad human trait made worse by technology today
main reason biggest cause of
higher levels of more of it
vulnerable weak when it comes to
pleasure feeling good
outrage
naturally attracted to of course susceptible to
produce the release of certain endorphins happy feelings in the brain
positive outlets good expressions of
harmful hurts
abusing narcotic stimulants using drugs
added benefit another positive
self-esteem boost feel better about yourself
The narcotic-like effects of outrage over time become addictive, especially in the current technological age the drug addiction coming from feeling angry is hard to resist especially because of smartphones, social media, etc.
read stories that provoke anger follow news that is upsetting
scroll through social media look through Facebook, Instagram, etc.
engage in so-called “hate watching” of popular pundits on television espousing extreme views watch shows you dislike with commentators saying strong opinions
addictive pastimes activities you can’t stop doing
available on mobile devices can be used on phones
creating an environment where access to outrage making an atmosphere where people get angry easily
too readily accessible to be ignored too easy to get
endangers risks
understand each other communicate with others
work towards shared goals accomplish things together
pursue outrage as an end in itself try to make yourself angry
no longer communicating honestly not having honest conversations
online trolls post and engage with other users mainly to provoke and feel outrage themselves people online make others and themselves angry
little concern for truth and honest debate not caring about real conversations
creates an atmosphere wherein make an atmosphere in which
increasingly distrustful and alienated from one another more and more unreliable and people get further way from each other
In order for a person to change their views so a person changes their mind
actual progress real development
listen to and understand the arguments of the other side communicate with others honestly and feel empathy
feel some degree of commonality feel close to others
if neither side is engaging in good-faith conversations neither one is interested in having a real talk
unproductive outcome nothing will come of it
merely simply
feel more and more outraged and accomplish less and less get angrier and angrier and get less done
seeking outrage trying to make yourself angry
fundamentally human basic part of human nature
leads to a breakdown in social cohesion people don’t get along any more
cultivate healthier habits live better
abstain from easy stay away from simple
pleasurable feelings of outrage happy feelings of anger