One thing I’ve not seen discussed really is the way in which algorithmic recommendation reinforces feedback loops for news about politics. The most malleable part of the electorate, namely people who get their news from non newspapers/tv, can have big swings in their news habits without knowing it.
May 11, 2025 12:58Negativity bias means that bad news spreads and gets recommended more. Meaning that incumbency effects might actually be negative for the president now? Regardless recommendation divorced from social graph has probably made the thermostat much more sensitive.
Facebook's is absolutely ridiculous. And for older folks, it's one of their few regular social media sources.
Keeping my feed from become all crazy Left commentators is a huge hassle and the Left sucks at it compared to MAGA.
