#Facebook is designed to “reward content that elicits emotion” #DeleteFacebook
Because emotionally roused viewers are more susceptible to advertising messages:
The service’s algorithm, designed to reward content that elicits emotion, made it a perfect tool for Russian propagandists to spread disinformation during the 2016 election.
Source: Instagram Looks Like Facebook’s Best Hope – Bloomberg
Nice to see others recognizing that Facebook emotionally manipulates people.