Another great article by the brilliant Joan Westenberg @Daojoan
"So what did the tech geniuses do? They designed algorithms to keep you engaged. More time on the platform equals more ad revenue. Sounds reasonable, until you realize what actually keeps people engaged: outrage, conflict, and sensationalism. Suddenly, your news feed isn't filled with your aunt's cat photos anymore. It's a non-stop parade of the most inflammatory, divisive content imaginable."