You think you’re debating ideas.
You’re actually performing loyalty, competence, and belonging—for an audience you barely know.
In this episode of FUNK !T – Mindful Media & Communication, we dive into:
Face Negotiation Theory: why defending your opinion feels like defending your identity
Social Identity Theory: why changing your mind online feels like betrayal
Media Systems Dependency: why platforms reward outrage and loyalty signaling over actual dialogue
If it feels like no one’s listening anymore—it’s not your imagination.
It’s the system. And it’s working exactly as designed.
