Ordinary everyday people should not be the enemy but it’s easier said than done when they take that digitally curated world view and verbally / physically abuse other people or join ICE. We really should see them in part as addicts hooked on digital crack but even if we accept that the rehabilitation process is not going to be easy.
How do you break a narrative machine that comes as close to being zapped directly into peoples minds as possible? Without control of the algorithm, it’s going to be increasingly difficult to challenge their divisive narratives. It may have to come to people wanting to get away from social media and that’s also becoming increasingly difficult now that it’s been so heavily and effectively monetized.
Not trying to say there’s no hope but it’s an uphill battle to say the least.
Ordinary everyday people should not be the enemy but it’s easier said than done when they take that digitally curated world view and verbally / physically abuse other people or join ICE. We really should see them in part as addicts hooked on digital crack but even if we accept that the rehabilitation process is not going to be easy.
How do you break a narrative machine that comes as close to being zapped directly into peoples minds as possible? Without control of the algorithm, it’s going to be increasingly difficult to challenge their divisive narratives. It may have to come to people wanting to get away from social media and that’s also becoming increasingly difficult now that it’s been so heavily and effectively monetized.
Not trying to say there’s no hope but it’s an uphill battle to say the least.