This analysis of algorithmic censorship is really sharp. The part about friction being the measureable metric platforms use hits differntly when you consider that substantive debate always generates friction. I've seen this firsthand when technical policy discussions get shadowbanned while viral memes spread unfiltered. The incentive structure basicaly ensures depth gets punished while vapid content thrives.
This analysis of algorithmic censorship is really sharp. The part about friction being the measureable metric platforms use hits differntly when you consider that substantive debate always generates friction. I've seen this firsthand when technical policy discussions get shadowbanned while viral memes spread unfiltered. The incentive structure basicaly ensures depth gets punished while vapid content thrives.
Exactly, and these tools were not available to earlier moves toward fascism. Time, as they say, marches on.....