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Twitter is a simple technology that connects people, and the current presidency is IMO not their fault. Twitter just brought up to the surface what was already

Twitter is a simple technology that connects people, and the current presidency is IMO not their fault. Twitter just brought up to the surface what was already there but hidden. I am sorry that everyone now has to go through a lot of pain with the current presidency. But I think getting there is the only effective way for society to realize that your (US) political, social and educational system (just to name a few) are completely broken. And you have got to fix it. Most people didn't know how bad it is fucked up, now it becomes obvious. You got the president you earned. Twitter so just made it possible, that you are able to face your true challenges. Don't blame the messenger...

gurkendoktor 9y ago
> Twitter just brought up to the surface what was already there but hidden. We "know" through pop science that Facebook makes you miserable: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201603/science-explains-how-facebook-makes-you-sad https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/what-mentally-strong-pe... On some level that's a mechanism that's "already there" in everyone, but Facebook is clearly more than a messenger if it influences how we feel. It wouldn't be surprising to find out that Twitter has a negative impact on us as well. But I agree that there are many systemic problems that Twitter has nothing to do with.