Twitter devolved into a pipeline of ragebait slop (mattruby.substack.com)

Matt Ruby argues that Twitter/X has deteriorated into an algorithm-driven stream of ragebait and extremist content. He cites engagement patterns and research suggesting the platform amplifies conservative and activist posts while showing traditional news less often. The piece also criticizes X’s recurring race-related provocations and suggests the system may be steering users toward more polarized and misinformation-prone consumption.