The article notes the death of local news reporting. This is paralleled by the fact that many Americans get their news from social media. Wherein: 1. People m

The article notes the death of local news reporting. This is paralleled by the fact that many Americans get their news from social media. Wherein: 1. People mute or “unfriend” opposing political voices thus negating a moderating feedback loop. 2. The social feeds themselves are engineered to maximize engagement. And generating outrage is a sure fire way to maximize attention.