Oxford University Press just dropped their word of the year, and surprise—it's all about outrage. Seems like 2025's social media algorithms have been feeding on anger like never before. The angrier the post, the faster it spreads. Nothing new, right? But having Oxford officially stamp it as the defining term of the year says something about where we're at culturally.

What's interesting is how platforms are basically incentivizing this cycle. Hot takes and controversy generate clicks, clicks generate revenue, and the whole machine keeps spinning. Whether it's crypto Twitter dunking on regulators or influencers stirring drama for engagement, outrage has become the currency of attention.

Maybe it's time we ask—are we feeding the algorithm, or is it feeding us?