The Contempt Economy: The World We've Taught Ourselves to Accept
Have we become so accustomed to hostility that we've stopped expecting better? Adam Fox explores social norms, algorithms and the quiet normalisation of contempt.
The Contempt Economy: The Hostility Has Left the Screen
Is society becoming more hostile, or are we learning to expect hostility? Adam Fox connects UK crime statistics, everyday behaviour and social media psychology.
The Contempt Economy: Whatever Happened to Our Social Brakes?
Are we losing the ability to restrain our frustration? Adam Fox explores rudeness, social media, impatience and the disappearing art of consideration.
The Contempt Economy: It's Only a Joke. Until You're the Joke.
The audience gets a laugh. The person being humiliated lives with the consequences. Adam Fox explores the human cost of online ridicule and public shaming.
The Contempt Economy: Five Hundred Likes Don't Make You Less of an Arsehole
Five hundred likes don't make cruelty acceptable. Adam Fox examines how social approval, algorithms and online audiences can reward bad behaviour.
The Contempt Economy: When Did Everybody Become a Fucking Comedian?
Everyone wants to be funny. But when did humiliation become entertainment? Adam Fox explores how social media, banter and comedy may be changing everyday behaviour.