Axios and Author Debate Amplification of Divisive Politics Online While Longing for Bipartisanship
• Axios founders argue that divisive fringe views are amplified online, but most people are decent and moderate.
• Author counters that fringe views animate half the country and drive election wins.
• Axios plea to focus on bipartisan progress ignores assault on institutions and role of political journalism.
• Algorithms amplify most partisan voices, making small divisions seem huge.
• Author longs for less polarized times but believes America can rediscover unity.