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Sociotechnical Systems

2026

A visual metaphor depicting the complex interplay between real-world disputes and online amplification. One side shows a dimly lit street scene with blurred figures in a heated argument, hinting at the initial offline conflict. The other side visually erupts into a vibrant, chaotic digital space filled with swirling data, polarized male and female symbols clashing, and comment bubbles, representing how online platforms and traffic incentives transform social tensions into amplified gender antagonism. A subtle connection, perhaps a digital thread or a magnifying glass, links the two scenes, emphasizing the shift from reality to content.

When Social Conflict Becomes a Recommendation Signal: Why Recommendation Algorithms Cannot Stay Neutral

30 August 2026·5042 words·11 mins

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