Algorithmic social media has been engineered to optimize for outrage and anger, which is not only misaligned with long-term investor needs but also amplifies cognitive biases through targeted ad profiling based on credit scores, browsing habits, and personal preferences.
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Barry RitholtzEvidence Quote
“algorithmic social media that has been beautifully engineered to a terrible goal which is to outrage infuriate generate anger”
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Why Money Isn't What You Think: Barry Ritholtz on the Meaning of Money and How NOT to Invest It— Excess ReturnsCreated: 8/11/2026, 5:35:27 AM
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