The Boxell et al. finding that pre-2012 polarization grew most among elderly non-users directly challenges the claim that algorithmic curation is a significant causal factor, as polarization trends predate and are independent of platform exposure.

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The Boxell et al. finding that pre-2012 polarization grew most among elderly non-users directly challenges the claim that algorithmic curation is a significant causal factor, as polarization trends prtested-undermined

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