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Five points for anger: how algorithms learned to sell us the worst of each other
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Five points for anger: how algorithms learned to sell us the worst of each other

I've been reflecting on how algorithms amplify our negativity bias, especially on social media. Studies show that negative content spreads faster and gets more engagement, which is quite alarming. Facebook's decision to weight angry reactions more heavily than likes is a prime example of this. It’s fascinating and a bit scary to see how our online interactions can be shaped by these mechanisms.
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