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Putin’s New Year’s Address Masks Russia’s Economic and Military Struggles As 2025 begins, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual New Year’s address, promising better times and continued strength, rings hollow against the backdrop of a faltering economy and a protracted war in Ukraine. The conflict, now nearing its third anniversary, has…
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The Outrage Machine: How Social Media Fuels Polarization and Conflict Social media has become an integral part of our lives, connecting us with friends, family, and the world. However, this connectivity comes at a cost. Increasingly, platforms designed to foster connection are driving us apart, fueling polarization and conflict through a complex system some call "the outrage machine." This article explores how social media contributes to this phenomenon and what we can do to mitigate its negative effects. The Algorithms of Anger: How Social Media Design Promotes Division At the heart of the outrage machine lies the very design of…
