The "algorithm" takes that kind of meaningful exchange and extracts the parts that are controversial (as judged by other users behavior). Those parts of the exc

The "algorithm" takes that kind of meaningful exchange and extracts the parts that are controversial (as judged by other users behavior). Those parts of the exchange is what will be presented to you, in hopes of an emotional response. In the end, I suppose the human condition is to blame. After all, the "algorithm" is based on the collective actions of its users. But the tech companies facilitating this race to the bottom share some responsibility as well. Profiting (intentionally or otherwise) on the darker aspects of human psychology isn't unproblematic.