>The problem is not the algorithm. The problem is the masses that believe everything they watch without questioning it. I see your point, and I agree about all

>The problem is not the algorithm. The problem is the masses that believe everything they watch without questioning it. I see your point, and I agree about all those sociological problems you point out. However, that does not mean "the algorithm" (or tech in general) is blameless. People and societies have had these weaknesses for millennia. Technology should work to help us _overcome our weaknesses_ as a society. Instead, tech that ends up favoring flat-earth or extreme political hate videos _preys upon our weaknesses_ for a profit. The recommendation system is probably entirely "neutral" in a sense that it doesn't pick "sides" itself, sure. But that isn't nearly good enough. We should strive for something much better.