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By Matt Birchler
I've been writing here since 2010! Back when personal blogs were all the rage. Kids, ask your parents.

“The Algorithm” Loves Conservative Content

Katyanna Quach: YouTube more likely to recommend conservative vidoes to all

YouTube's recommendation algorithm not only gently traps viewers in mild echo chambers, it is more likely to suggest conservative-leaning videos regardless of your political alignment.

As a scummy politician once said, it’s not about what’s actually happening, it’s what people feel is happening. Conservatives love to play the victim, but study after study shows they thrive on social media.

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