RACISM
Lately my YouTube, X (Twitter) and TikTok feeds have been flooded with racist content, and I'm trying to figure out whether this reflects what's actually happening or if the algorithms are amplifying it.
I've been seeing videos of people openly saying the N-word, clips of someone called "Chuck the Builder," who is basically a rage baiter, videos of a guy going to Sweden to ask white women why they prefer Black men, and another video of a white woman holding a baby while calling a young Black boy the N-word.
For people who are actually on the ground—especially in the U.S.—how accurate is this as a reflection of everyday life? Is racism becoming more openly expressed, or are social media algorithms simply pushing the most provocative content because it drives engagement?