We know, it is impossible to completely escape algorithms. But what we can do is understand how they work and, above all, pay attention to how we interact with them and how they shape your online experience.
Resources
Misinformer Tactic: Stirring Up Emotions | ScienceUpFirst
Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it | ScienceUpFirst
Misinformer Tactic: Astroturfing | ScienceUpFirst
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