Want to prevent a civil war? Regulate social media algorithms, says an expert on political violence

Jan 5 2023 by Business Insider

 
Hundreds of white nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the 'alt-right' march down East Market Street toward Emancipation Park during the United the Right rally August 12, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Political scientist Barbara Walter said unregulated social media is increasing the threat of a civil war. "Let people put whatever they want on social media," Walter said in an interview on Wednesday. "But don't allow the tech companies... to push...
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