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Vinca

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2. I was remembering when the Internet first came into being we all thought it would be a way to learn

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Sun Oct 3, 2021, 08:05 AM

Oct 2021

more and that it would improve society immensely. The exact opposite is true. It - especially Facebook - is a worldwide network to spread hate and disinformation for profit.

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Facebook warns whistleblower will allege on "60 Minutes" it contributed to Capitol riot [View all] kpete Oct 2021 OP

Shocked. Shocked, I tell you. Scrivener7 Oct 2021 #1

I was remembering when the Internet first came into being we all thought it would be a way to learn Vinca Oct 2021 #2

The internet is what you make of it. It didn't create hate CentralMass Oct 2021 #3

When television was invented, it was expected that it would be a great educational tool. 70sEraVet Oct 2021 #4

Television certainly can be an educational tool. All technology is what you make it...but television Demsrule86 Oct 2021 #7

No...the internet is a huge boon to us...but technology is always a double edged sword. Demsrule86 Oct 2021 #6

Never forget who Facebook is at their core... CincyDem Oct 2021 #8

DailyKos is not too bright. There's a picture of a cat on a keyboard at the link. Baitball Blogger Oct 2021 #5

Like many others, I reported a bunch of the magat FB groups set up for planning C_U_L8R Oct 2021 #9

Video of 60 Minutes interview - Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interview Rhiannon12866 Oct 2021 #10