Twitter isn't designed to help you get in and get out with the best information as quickly as possible-it's supposed to suck you into either a contentious world of argument and debate or an echo chamber that reassures you everyone thinks like you do.
In his book "Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator," Ryan Holiday discusses the inherent flaws of platforms like Twitter. He argues that rather than serving as a quick and effective source of information, Twitter is designed to engage users in endless debate and conflict or to create an echo chamber that reinforces their existing beliefs. This manipulation of user experience reveals the platform's prioritization of engagement over informative efficiency.
Holiday's perspective highlights the dangers of social media, as it can distort one’s understanding of reality by presenting a biased view of information and opinions. This, in turn, may lead users to believe that their views are more widely held than they actually are, further entrenching their perspectives within a closed loop of shared ideas and arguments.
