The internet is worse than ever?

What percentage of Americans in 2022 expected a civil war in the next few years?

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is one of the reasons for the increasing division among people according to the text?

• Social media

• Traditional media

• Government policies

• Educational systems

What is the prevailing explanation for the increase in hatred among people over the last two decades?

• Political ideologies

• Social activism

• Online filter bubbles

• Economic disparities

What is the main impact of the social media internet on people's brains according to the text?

• Increases rationality

• Enhances empathy

• Improves cognitive abilities

• Undermines brain function

What is the term used to describe the process of sorting people by world views and opinions into teams?

• Social sorting

• Tribalism

• Social isolation

• Groupthink

What is one of the negative consequences of the engagement-driven social internet mentioned in the text?

• Enhanced critical thinking

• Increased empathy

• Reduced anger

• Amplification of extreme opinions

What is suggested as a solution to reduce social sorting on the internet?

• Avoid online interactions

• Go back to smaller online communities

• Join larger online communities

• Increase online engagement

What is the main goal of Ground News as mentioned in the text?

• Increase social sorting

• Spread misinformation

• Promote political bias

• Enhance media literacy

What was the main difference between the pre-social media internet and the current social media internet?

• Absence of algorithmic manipulation

• Lack of online communities

• Algorithms for content filtering

• Increased engagement

What is the ultimate message conveyed in the text regarding human interaction and social media?

• Recognize shared humanity

• Prioritize individuality

• Embrace extreme opinions

• Encourage division