I think the conclusion sums it up: > There is always an algorithm. The default one promotes rage, controversy and misinformation. But we don’t have to stick wi

I think the conclusion sums it up: > There is always an algorithm. The default one promotes rage, controversy and misinformation. But we don’t have to stick with the default. And I guess the real problem is that the financial incentives are set up such that sites like Facebook are motivated to choose[1] algorithms that are most suited at stoking engagement via rage and controversy. [1] https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-it-encourages-division-top-executives-nixed-solutions-11590507499 https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-it-encourages-di...