The limitations of online relationships also undermine Zuckerberg’s solution to social polarization. He rightly points out that just connecting people and exposing them to different opinions will not bridge social divides because “showing people an article from the opposite perspective, actually deepens polarization by framing other perspectives as foreign.” Instead, Zuckerberg suggests that “the best solutions for improving discourse may come from getting to know each other as whole people instead of just opinions—something Facebook may be uniquely suited to do. If we connect with people
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