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> if that's their source then hell-mend them. Social media is an echo chamber. It's not designed for two-sided debates. I think you are writing off a huge port
by tomxor 7y ago
> if that's their source then hell-mend them. Social media is an echo chamber. It's not designed for two-sided debates.
I think you are writing off a huge portion of people because their manipulation is convenient and happens to fit your opinion. The effects of manipulation through social media are a real and significant societal problem that undermine any type of democratic process. It is particularly vulnerable when the decision is poorly defined in almost every way imaginable beyond the entirely abstract concept of "not part of the EU".
- _Understated_ 7y agoThis is nothing to do with my opinion... Social media is an echo chamber. Plain and simple. Opposing views are unwelcome! Here's a small test for you: go into an anti-vax group on FB and present a reasoned argument as to why vaccines are safe. You will be annihilated! If people believe their social media was manipulated they either need to stop using it or at least stop believing it. If they can't do that then how do you hope to have a reasoned debate about the pro's and con's of Brexit? I don't disagree that the Brexit thing was a joke from start to finish but we are talking about politicians here. Everything is a game to them and in my opinion as a group they are inherently untrustworthy. I honestly do not believe you will ever hear the truth from either side. Or if you do, it will be drowned out by the noise. FWIW I think social media is societal cancer to put it mildly.