Kacey Smith, a supporter of Kamala Harris, felt reassured by the positive content in her TikTok feed leading up to the election, but realized it was overly optimistic.
As Election Day got closer, Smith observed troubling messaging on TikTok, implying a false choice between women's rights and economic concerns, which made her uneasy.
The algorithmic feeds of platforms like TikTok can create a personalized reality, limiting exposure to differing perspectives and contributing to political misconceptions.
Despite being aware of the election facts and odds, many voters, including Smith, found themselves lulled into a complacent belief in an unrealistic outcome due to hyperpersonalization.
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