Clickbait extremism, mass shootings, and the assault on democracy: Time for a rethink of social media?
Published Date: 9/26/2022
Source: phys.org
Social media companies have done well out of the United States congressional hearings on the January 6 insurrection. They profited from livestreamed video as rioters stormed the Capitol Building. They profited from the incendiary brew of misinformation that incited thousands to travel to Washington D.C. for the "Save America" rally. They continue to profit from its aftermath. Clickbait extremism has been good for business.