Social Media's Algorithms Aren't Really Controlling You

Social Media’s Algorithms Aren’t Really Controlling You

Tags: Media and Culture, Philosophy

05/15/2021 David Gordon

Senator Hawley wants government regulation of social media, and he insists that social media companies are somehow controlling and manipulating people. But Hawley is mistaken. You have free will even when using Facebook.

Original Article: “Social Media’s Algorithms Aren’t Really Controlling You“

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