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A recurring theme is the manipulation and influence of social media algorithms. Hotep Jesus discusses how platforms like Facebook and Twitter tailor content based on engagement, often steering users toward controversial discussions to maximize ad revenue. Facebook’s algorithm, he notes, favors engagement in divisive debates because higher interaction equals more ad dollars. Twitter's Trust and Safety Council and its decision-making processes are also scrutinized, suggesting that censorship and moderation heavily depend on the composition of these advisory boards—often skewed toward left-leaning voices.