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The grande scheme of things: corruption in Mexico

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Impact of Algorithms on Twitter Content and Emotional Resonance

This chapter explores the impact of algorithmic feeds on Twitter, focusing on how they curate emotionally charged content that may come from users outside a follower list. It also critiques the perception of conservative views being suppressed, instead revealing the algorithm's tendency to amplify sensational and extreme content over factual information.

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