If algorithmically increasing the political division and rage on a social network the most, then 4chan would be the highest revenue generator. It's not.
The most engaging content is *fun content*. By far. It's not close.
https://hachyderm.io/@mekkaokereke/111081046636696300
This is not saying that algorithmic content is good for you, or that growth at all costs is good for society (or even sustainable).
But please, stop trying to say that politically divisive content is the most engaging. It absolutely is not.
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