Oh I remember when that user location data leaked to the govt sock puppet accounts. And that was early days. The amount of bots manufacturing consent and "reality" are probably off the charts now.
The behavioral studies that were done without anyones knowledge in the 'change my mind' subreddit surfacing was also pretty damning
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Yeah good example. There’s a massive incentive to influence the sense making apparatus: AI, search engines, Reddit, social media. I certainly would if I were in charge. It’s basically marketing, which belies the entire internet.
TikTok allowed too many unorthodox opinions to thrive so they’re taking it over.
100%. I finally had the obvious realization the other day that every study of behavior, nudging and psychology funded by government entities has been used against its citizenry (and not for their benefit)
How naive of me