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How Social Media Changes Our Politics—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

How Social Media Changes Our Politics—Most Interesting Thing in Tech

New research shows that Facebook polarizes politics. The more time conservatives spend on the platform, the more conservative they get. On Reddit, it’s the opposite. And, fundamentally, I suspect, the reason is the different structures and algorithms underlying those platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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October 26, 20203m 41s

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New research shows that Facebook polarizes politics. The more time conservatives spend on the platform, the more conservative they get. On Reddit, it’s the opposite. And, fundamentally, I suspect, the reason is the different structures and algorithms underlying those platforms.

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