I used to think the problem was that Twitter and its algorithms, which----like Facebook and Fox--incentivize material that evokes strong emotions (like rage and cheering for "our side").
I now think the problem is that news has become an entertainment industry that relies on evoking strong emotions.
Teri Kanefield /
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2023-09-06 14:46:45
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