Beware the Twitter echo chamber trap
Twitter’s value as a political persuasion tool is severely limited. After all, if people use Twitter mainly as a forum for confirmation bias, it’s unlikely they’ll ever be won over by contrary opinions, even if those contrary opinions are crafted as witty or clever 'tweets.'
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Whenever I’m plagued with self-doubt or afflicted with uncertainty, I turn to that one source guaranteed to provide me with the spiritual peace of mind I seek.
It’s called Twitter.
Yes, that particular social media outlet can always be relied upon to justify my points of view,...
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