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Algorithms and Human Attention
Algorithms effectively capture human attention by exploiting primal emotions such as fear, hate, and greed. This strategic manipulation leads to a recommendation system that prioritizes content infused with these negative sentiments, resulting in increased viewer engagement. Consequently, this trend contributes significantly to the proliferation of fake news and conspiracy theories, as users are directed towards more sensationalist and divisive content to maintain their interest.
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