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300. Why Ukraine invaded Russia, the Musk-Trump love-in, and Rory’s visit to Afghanistan
The Rest Is Politics
Attention Drives Revenue, Not Truth
Financial interests of social media platforms prioritize attention over factual information, leading to increased polarization. Algorithms that favor trusted news diminish revenue, prompting companies like Facebook to revert to strategies that promote engagement through extreme and divisive content. This creates echo chambers that reinforce harmful beliefs and behaviors, such as dangerous dieting trends or extremist ideologies, illustrating the broader societal risks posed by algorithm-driven content curation.
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