“Clickbaitosaurus: Taming the Clickbait Beast in the Digital Age”
Introduction: What is “Clickbaitosaurus”? The term “Clickbaitosaurus” evokes the image of a prehistoric creature—a metaphor for the colossal, ever-evolving beast of clickbait dominating the digital landscape. From sensational headlines to misleading thumbnails, clickbait thrives on curiosity, urgency, and emotional triggers. But how did it become so pervasive? And what does its existence mean for content…