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Good. At least this will open the eyes of its users, however slightly, that they are being manipulated. Next step is to make them realize the algorithmic suppression/promotion is even more effective at propaganda. The step after that is realizing the same applies to the selection of stories focused on by traditional media. This is not the only thing Meta bans: https://www.npr.org/2019/03/27/707258353/facebook-bans-white...

If you want to keep a democracy, you simply cannot let your fellow voters expose themselves so completely to manipulation.



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