Gov. Cox: “Social media is a cancer”
60 Minutes·2025-09-29 14:27
Social Media Impact - Social media is considered a cancer, amplifying negative impulses [1] - Algorithms are driving division and hate [1] - Algorithms have captured people's souls and free agency [1] - Dopamine hits from social media lead to addiction to outrage and hate [1] - Platforms resemble civil war powered by algorithms that amplify rage [2] - Algorithms are destroying society [2] - Political leanings trigger attacks from algorithms [2] Collective Problem - Society is sucked into a collective problem with no clear solution [2]