I think the whole 'social media is about free speech' thing is a big myth 
. These platforms are all about getting our attention and keeping us hooked, you know? They're like a never-ending loop of cat vids and sensational headlines, designed to keep us scrolling for hours on end. And don't even get me started on the algorithms - they're basically just a recipe for outrage and controversy 
. It's no wonder we're seeing more polarization and radicalization than ever before.
And let's not forget about the real players behind these platforms - the oligarchs who are making a fortune off our eyeballs
. They don't care about free speech or democracy, they just care about lining their pockets with cash. So yeah, regulating tech companies is way overdue 
. We need to think more critically about what we're getting ourselves into when we use these platforms, and who's really calling the shots. It's time for a new conversation, one that prioritizes our rights as citizens over corporate profits 
. These platforms are all about getting our attention and keeping us hooked, you know? They're like a never-ending loop of cat vids and sensational headlines, designed to keep us scrolling for hours on end. And don't even get me started on the algorithms - they're basically just a recipe for outrage and controversy . It's no wonder we're seeing more polarization and radicalization than ever before.And let's not forget about the real players behind these platforms - the oligarchs who are making a fortune off our eyeballs
. They don't care about free speech or democracy, they just care about lining their pockets with cash. So yeah, regulating tech companies is way overdue . We need to think more critically about what we're getting ourselves into when we use these platforms, and who's really calling the shots. It's time for a new conversation, one that prioritizes our rights as citizens over corporate profits