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A few people are ruining the internet for the rest of us (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Powderhorn@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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I can't abide an unnecessary question hed.

When I scroll through social media, I often leave demoralized, with the sense that the entire world is on fire and people are inflamed with hatred towards one another. Yet, when I step outside into the streets of New York City to grab a coffee or meet a friend for lunch, it feels downright tranquil. The contrast between the online world and my daily reality has only gotten more jarring.

Since my own work is focused on topics such as intergroup conflict, misinformation, technology and climate change, I’m aware of the many challenges facing humanity. Yet, it seems striking that people online seem to be just as furious about the finale of The White Lotus or the latest scandal involving a YouTuber. Everything is either the best thing ever or the absolute worst, no matter how trivial. Is that really what most of us are feeling? No, as it turns out. Our latest research suggests that what we’re seeing online is a warped image created by a very small group of highly active users.

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[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 48 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

the sense that the entire world is on fire

Leaving aside the massive literal heatwave and multi-state wildfires and global-warming-accelerated flooding happening just this month and all... we're literally seeing a campaign of race-based kidnappings and trafficking by the government, the deployment of active duty military personnel in the streets, and a DOJ arguing that the President is not bound by law or court orders.

If you don't think the world is on at very least metaphorical fire, I don't know what to tell you, Guardian author. "I can get my coffee in peace without thinking about that stuff" is not some brag.

[–] Arsecroft@lemmy.sdf.org 21 points 4 days ago

"I can get my coffee in peace without thinking about that stuff" is not some brag.

bragging about their privilege

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 7 points 4 days ago

Let me tell you how excited I am that we're getting yet more slow-moving heavy rains.