facebook who designed the algorithms for the company, he also has just authored a new opinion piece in the new york times titled i designed algorithms at facebook, here s how to regulate them. thank you for being here. you re the perfect person to talk to. when facebook says that the algorithms are, well, let me start with what the whistleblower says, when the whistleblower says the algorithms are designed to enhance polarizing, controversial content, is that true? well, i think what we ve learned oever the last couple o years not just on facebook but social media in general, when you have an algorithm that optimizes for engagement, content that s getting clicks and shares and likes that naturally the most sort of polarizing inflammatory content will bubble its way to the top, and in the absence of regulation, it s very difficult for these companies to make the changes they need to internally because, you know, if they do that, they ll lose audience,