That's a huge problem. And then think about the algorithm, the program whose job. When we are scrolling through Instagram or TikTok or whatever it might be, The algorithm... its job is not to make sure that we are presented with information we need to see. Its job is just to keep us scrolling. It will do whatever it takes to keep you scrolling. And as a result, when you are getting political information in your feed, think about what your feed serves up to you. (52:14–52:32)
CLAIM
Asserts that social media algorithms prioritize engagement over informative content.
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