The problem with social media (and all media) is opinion-based censorship, causing group-think. And the chaos of replies that are uncategorized.
Different opinions do matter. But due to the algorithms, the most emotional responses are promoted. There is no way to promote facts or what people think are facts.
So most discussion will be extremely emotional and not based on facts and their value. This is even true in scientific discussions.
Combined with group-think, these emotions can grow and lead to catastrophic outcomes.
Different opinions do matter. But due to the algorithms, the most emotional responses are promoted. There is no way to promote facts or what people think are facts.
So most discussion will be extremely emotional and not based on facts and their value. This is even true in scientific discussions.
Combined with group-think, these emotions can grow and lead to catastrophic outcomes.