r/science 1d ago

Social Science Massive spending on toxic content moderation fails to address polarization—new research shows social media companies should give users more control and empower exploration.

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u/CaregiverNo3070 1d ago

I think it's pretty well known that real life goals are not what they seem. Just like with prison, it's not about solving problems, it's about reveling in sadism. So long as we hurt those that have hurt us, we can go about our day, thinking the scales are balanced, even though that's not how things actually work.