How News Aggregators Reinforce Political Ignorance
News aggregators are increasingly shaping how people consume information, often reinforcing existing beliefs. Many users now rely on platforms like TikTok and Google News for their news, which tend to prioritize stories that align with users' preexisting views. This trend raises concerns about political ignorance as individuals may not encounter diverse perspectives or challenging information.
- ▪Most people no longer get their news from traditional evening broadcasts.
- ▪News aggregators select stories based on what they think users want to see, often reinforcing existing beliefs.
- ▪An analysis found that platforms like Google News and Apple News primarily curate articles from left-leaning outlets.
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How News Aggregators Reinforce Political Ignorance Larry Elder 1:00 PM | May 24, 2026 AP Photo, File The other day, a young lady got on the elevator and promptly whipped out her smartphone and began scrolling. "Excuse me," I said, "can I ask you where you get your news?" Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); She said, "You mean like news about what's going on in the world?" "Yes." "Oh, TikTok." This reminded me of a dinner conversation I once had with economist Thomas Sowell. We discussed the overwhelming consensus among economists that the minimum wage does more damage than good. He called the minimum wage perhaps one of the most studied topics in the field.
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