Algorithmic structures and the desire for profit from content creation create a pipeline that pushes viewers toward reactionary and far-right content.

“And before you know it, instead of blaming the people who actually have control over your life, blaming the system and then maybe even organizing to fight back against it to have to claw back some autonomy in your life, you go down this pit of despair and slowly but surely you become more right-wing”

Tech platforms and creators prioritize spectacle and profit over moderation, which effectively incentivizes the spread of hate and cruelty.

“This is just what happens when a platform has little to none moderation, cultivates a culture based on outrage, rage bait, and scandals in order to make as much profit as possible.”