Part 6/9:
The Impact of Algorithmic Flattening and Social Media Dynamics
Central to the discussion is the way algorithms on social media platforms distort perceptions. They reduce complex individuals and ideas into simplified archetypes—often based on provocative or emotionally charged content—thus stripping away nuance and humanity. The speakers argue that this digital flattening leads to polarized perceptions: right-wing viewers might see someone like Charlie as a victim of unwarranted attack, while left-wing audiences might see him as a hateful figure deserving condemnation.