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Simple: "Ignorant" people make up a large percentage of their user base. They argue with "informed" people and it drives traffic and revenue. Meanwhile the soc

Simple: "Ignorant" people make up a large percentage of their user base. They argue with "informed" people and it drives traffic and revenue. Meanwhile the social fabric of the United States is being torn apart by political polarization.

malandrew 6y ago
This polarization certainly predates facebook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEczkhfLwqM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEczkhfLwqM
Nextgrid 6y ago
Ignorant people are also more likely to click on whatever ads are shown without any skepticism.