The linguistic trajectory from "Brain Rot" (2024) to "Rage Bait" (2025) maps perfectly onto the degradation of political discourse. We have moved from the atrophy of critical thought (Brain Rot) to the weaponization of affect (Rage Bait).

Our analysis suggests that for many, online argument is just "Ragebait" a psychological defense mechanism to treat politics as a spectator sport. We found that students want a "Customized Reality": a strict Strategist in government, but a lenient Social Worker on the streets.

UK Parliament Week #UKPW is back to spread the word about what #Parliament is. Get started with the free Open Learn course - Introduction to making political & social change. Check out the video: youtu.be/pq9bDCrjFFw @ukparliament.parliament.uk @oupips.bsky.social

Are you an @openuniversity.bsky.social student interested in speaking to other students about politics? If so, join @oupips.bsky.social – a great way to mark UK Parliament Week! #UKPW Find out more here: oupips.org.uk @ukparliament.parliament.uk

We are celebrating UK Parliament Week by giving you the compass to the system. #UKPW The OU has a free, open-access resource: "Introduction to Making Political and Social Change." Link at bottom of thread 👇🏼 It’s not a textbook; it’s a manual on how to force the government to listen to you. 🧵

It's time for a real change and you can learn how with a warm welcome from @oupolitics.bsky.social into Parliament Week #UKPW

In the coming weeks, the committee will begin its work on organizing a program of events. Please look out for further updates and announcements across our social media channels. #OUPIPS #OpenUniversity #OUStudents #PoliticsSociety #InternationalRelations #Policy #HigherEducation

A reminder to all, that our AGM takes place at 5pm today. Everyone is welcome, and all committee positions are open for election. Sign up here - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f504f6...

OU PIPs kick off with inspiring ‘Welcome Week’ event As part of this year’s Open University Welcome Week, the newly formed Politics, International Relations and Policy Society (PIPs) held its first event with Matt Staples, Head of the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies (SSGS) and Dr…

OU PIPs kick off with inspiring ‘Welcome Week’ event As part of this year’s Open University Welcome Week, the newly formed Politics, International Relations and Policy Society (PIPs) held its first event with Matt Staples, Head of the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies (SSGS) and Dr…

Tonight at 6:30. We are really looking forward to it

Join us on 30th September - 6.30pm - 7.30pm, joined with Matt Staples and Dr. Edward Wastnidge will be sharing how the Open University’s teaching, research, and wider engagement in politics and international relations connect with the aims of our new society Join: www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2...

Join us on 30th September - 6.30pm - 7.30pm, joined with Matt Staples and Dr. Edward Wastnidge will be sharing how the Open University’s teaching, research, and wider engagement in politics and international relations connect with the aims of our new society Join: www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2...