watching the pictures. i'm from orange county, natasha. i'm a bad surfer, very bad. but i learned to surf there on huntington beach, as so many did. it is heartbreaking to watch what is happening there. thank you for the update. we'll check in with you. >> reporter: thanks. a former facebook employee turned whistle-blower said the social media company is profiting off people's anger. frances hoguen smoking last night to "60 minutes". >> they are picking out the content today by optimizing for content that gets engagement or reaction. but its own research is showing that content that is hateful, that is divisive, that is polarizing, it's easier to inspire people to anger than it is to other emotions. >> misinformation, angry content is enticing to people. >> very enticing. >> and keeps them on the platform. >> yes. . facebook has realized if they