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Audiences tend to have strong positive or negative opinions, which increases engagement through shares, comments, and debates.
4. Algorithmic amplification
Social media algorithms prioritize engagement. Content about controversial political figures tends to generate higher interaction rates.
This does not necessarily reflect the importance or accuracy of the content—it reflects its performance in digital ecosystems.
Common issues include:
Selective editing
A short clip or sentence may be isolated from a longer speech, changing its meaning entirely.
Ambiguous sourcing
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