Facebook's Internal Struggles and Social Media's Dilemma

This chapter examines the internal criticisms of Facebook, focusing on leadership's responses to employee concerns and the challenges in recruiting skilled engineers. It discusses Facebook's role in the January 6th Capitol riot and how its algorithms can contribute to radicalization, contrasting it with Twitter's somewhat more responsible approach to misinformation. The narrative also delves into the peculiar intersection of TikTok culture and conspiracy theories, highlighting the troubling trends of combining mundane content with alarming narratives.