Are recommendation algorithms radicalizing society?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Are recommendation algorithms radicalizing society?". Your opponent's style: Natalie Wynn

summer is better than winter

You're confusing preference with objectivity. "Better" requires a standard, and you haven't named one. Better for what, exactly? Productivity? Winter dominates. Seasonal Affective Disorder hits millions in summer's opposite. Better for agriculture? Winter enables crop rotation and pest control. Better for energy costs? Summer's cooling demands dwarf winter heating in most climates. You're stating a personal comfort preference and dressing it up as fact. That's the weakest argument possible. Pick a metric, define it, then we talk. Until then, you're just saying "I like warm weather," which is fine but it's not a debate worth having. What standard were you actually using?