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11: Eugene Wei - Amusing Each Other to Death

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The Evolution of Engagement: From TV to TikTok

This chapter explores the transition from traditional television to the age of social media and the drastic changes in user interaction and content visibility driven by algorithms. The discussion highlights the implications of these shifts on democratic behaviors and public discourse, as well as the challenges of navigating a hyper-connected information landscape filled with clickbait and adversarial dynamics. It reflects on the need for platforms that promote meaningful dialogue amidst the complexities of modern engagement.

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