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Activism, anxiety and anger

6 July 2020

5:00 AM

6 July 2020

5:00 AM

Fascinating research into the “Anger Activism Model” has looked at the link between people’s attitudes and their behavioural intentions.

The name “angry activist” gives a clear indication of what we’re talking about. They’re loud, fuelled by rage, speak with bluster on their chosen topic, and engage on a high energy level in the hope others find it infectious and feel inspired to join the army.  

We’ve seen it with climate marches. 

We see it with the anti-Australia rhetoric.

We hear it on the(ir) ABC from activists masquerading as journalists.  

And we see it from the loudest angry activists in Australia.  

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