• mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works
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    6 days ago

    because it amplifies flaws in human nature.

    It might be amplifying already existing traits, but that doesn’t excuse it. It’s still damaging to society at large

    • krashmo@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      A huge chunk of humanity is currently tripping up over the “is fascism bad?” question. There’s no fucking way we’re tackling the subtle influence of internet algorithms.

      On the bright side, if we do ever get around to the topic there will probably be a lot fewer opinions to contend with.