All of YouTube, Not Just the Algorithm, is a Far-Right Propaganda Machine

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Becca Lewis
Jan 8, 2020
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All of YouTube, Not Just the Algorithm, is a Far-Right Propaganda Machine
YouTube’s celebrity culture and community dynamics play a major role in the amplification of far-right content
Image: Unsplash/Oleg LaptevIn recent years, the media has sounded a constant drumbeat about YouTube: Its recommendation algorithm is radicalizing people.
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All of YouTube, Not Just the Algorithm, is a Far-Right Propaganda Machine

YouTube’s celebrity culture and community dynamics play a major role in the amplification of far-right content

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