Part 11/17:
Blair offers a critique of social media's role in shaping societal narratives. She observes that platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram foster a culture of outrage and ideological enforcement, often stifling open discussion. She points out how algorithms tend to radicalize users, pushing them further into opposing corners—either into extreme left or right viewpoints—sometimes influenced or manipulated by foreign actors.
She highlights the phenomenon of "cancel culture" and the difficulty of expressing dissenting opinions in the current climate. Blair laments how even minor comments can lead to bans, and how social media giants like Twitter and TikTok prioritize certain narratives, silencing alternative perspectives.