File this one under: no shit Sherlock. The """algorithm""" is an endless feedback loop of your own biases. Left unchecked, it will turn anyone into a nutjob, including our political class.
They have actually done studies on this that show it's a one-way street. Leftists, especially online, can pretty much have the privilege of existing in a echo chamber.
Think about every social platform you can consider. Unless the forum in question is about topics that are vibrantly right-wing in question, it defaults to leftist spewing their opinions without getting called out on them every single time. Whereas if you're right-leaning, you just got to grin and bear it - cause getting into a debate will just get you swarmed.
File this one under: no shit Sherlock. The """algorithm""" is an endless feedback loop of your own biases. Left unchecked, it will turn anyone into a nutjob, including our political class.
THAT explains a lot
Leftists only exist in their bubbles, and don't bother interacting with anyone who isn't.
That's why they have the purity spiral.
I think we should be wary of assuming this is only a pitfall our opponents are subject to.
They have actually done studies on this that show it's a one-way street. Leftists, especially online, can pretty much have the privilege of existing in a echo chamber.
Think about every social platform you can consider. Unless the forum in question is about topics that are vibrantly right-wing in question, it defaults to leftist spewing their opinions without getting called out on them every single time. Whereas if you're right-leaning, you just got to grin and bear it - cause getting into a debate will just get you swarmed.