The Algorithms Are Targeting Me With Mainstream Propaganda
The YouTube and Facebook algorithms have shown me a reel or short a few times. I've seen it too many times over the past week for it to be coincidence. The clip is of a new politician being told that they have to ignore their constituents' concerns and to worry about making alliances with those involved in the governing process, or they're not going to have a job long. I am aware of random algorithmic noise. That video being served repeatedly is a deliberate re-engagement attempt targeting users flagged as politically disengaged from mainstream party alignment and revenue. First, we live in the twenty-first century. If the job allows for it to be talked about, a politician doing their job would be all over that every day, discussing who's getting in the way of getting stuff done and what the excuses are. "But that's what AOC does." I'll get to how that blue cult statement is flawed in a second. Secondly, as a politician, you work for the people; you...