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The Impact of Social Media Algorithms
This chapter examines the effects of social media algorithms on user interaction and polarization, revealing how they can amplify extreme political content. It discusses recent studies funded by Facebook, emphasizes the potential biases at play, and advocates for the benefits of chronological feeds. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with platforms like Threads and TikTok, and proposes a user-driven approach to algorithm preferences for a more personalized social media experience.
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