

Perhaps most insidiously, these aren’t actually debates at all. They’re performances designed to generate specific emotional reactions for viral distribution. Participants aren’t trying to persuade anyone or genuinely engage with opposing viewpoints. They’re trying to create moments that will get clipped, shared, and monetized across social media.
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https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/what-we-know-about-shooter-who-reportedly-shot-five-police-officers-in-york-county/521-188e2f42-82ec-4ae6-896b-b41ae8b7f124