SparroHawc t1_ivr8p0u wrote
Reply to comment by Doug_Nightmare in New international study concludes digital media can fuel polarisation and populism by giuliomagnifico
The problem is that digital media is less easily moderated than print media as well, so lies, conspiracy theories, and intentionally inflammatory content will proliferate despite 'their' best efforts. When inundated with the same emotionally-charged content repeatedly thanks to social media's algorithmically-driven content, people become more radical in their views.
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