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How Platforms Are Poisoning Conversations

Political discussions online are perceived as less respectful, less likely to be resolved, less civil, and more angry than discussions in other forums.
Source: Jochen Luebke / Reuters / Zak Bickel / The Atlantic

When people think of technology, they often have two simultaneous but conflicting thoughts: it helps and it hurts. Pew Research Center has studied Americans’ technology habits for two decades, and throughout that time, the public has identified clear benefits and drawbacks. While people value technology’s openness and connectivity, they

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