People want you agitated so you won't own your own emotional reactions to things. It is in this way that they can step in and exploit you. You may think it's harmless and innocent what and who you give your attention to and more importantly, your sanction, but you risk being dragged into something that is unphilosophical and does not serve you at your deeper levels.
Having a look at one of Miles Mathis' "favorite films" and the social commentary relevant at the time.
Some ponderings on sales...
https://franssen.substack.com/p/do-good-ideas-sell-themselves