Science Behind Algorithms

Do social media algorithms impact normal societal views and is the leading cause of spreading misinformation? According to Fast Company " Algorithms control the flow of social information they see. Algorithms determine in part which messages, which people, and which ideas social media users see." Algorithms can affect a person's perspective on what information consumers see by only showing what is trending even though it may be misinformation, but since everyone is believing in it then it must be true right? " On social media platforms, algorithms are mainly designed to amplify information that sustains engagement, meaning they keep people clicking on content and coming back to the platforms."

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