What It Feels Like
Nothing ever resolves.
New controversies replace old ones instantly.
Calm feels naïve.
The churn never stops.
What’s Actually Happening
Chaos as currency treats unresolved conflict as a revenue stream.
Stability reduces engagement.
Division sustains attention.
Conflict becomes inventory.
Why It Works
Uncertainty keeps people checking back.
Tension sustains arousal.
Resolution ends interaction.
Drama extends shelf life.
How It’s Exploited
Influencers avoid closure.
Platforms surface disputes over solutions.
Peace is framed as complacency.
Stalemate is profitable.
The Hidden Cost
Cynicism grows.
Trust erodes.
People disengage from real-world problem solving.
Everything feels performative.
De-activation Cue
If nothing is allowed to end, pause.
Unending conflict serves someone.
Resolution is not weakness.