America these days…
Over the past decade, our country has become increasingly divided.
We have paid-podcasters and political influencers that encourage our division.
Social Media encourages our divides through algorithms that prioritize anger (it keeps us engaged longer).
In a feedback loop, our politics grows increasingly divided. To the point where many feel like there are two completely different realities. Political violence spreads . . .
What experts say:
Experts in domestic terrorism cite a convergence of factors for increased violence in the U.S.: economic insecurity, anxiety over shifting racial and ethnic demographics, and the increasingly inflammatory tone of political discourse. Traditional ideological divides — once centered on policy disagreements — have morphed into a deeper, more personal animosity. That anger is amplified by a mix of social media, conspiracy theories and personal grievances. Reuters