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Essentially it results in people trying to win an argument for their pre-existing ideological perspective rather than trying to expand that perspective. It's far more productive to try to figure out what the truth is, than to try to convince others that you're right.
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There are now entire networks and media outlets tailored to specific ideological perspectives. What we typically see now on the internet is the reshashing of the talking points from these outlets regurgitated by people posting of that ideology. Seldom is any original thought or idea even discussed that hasn't been played out in the talking points of each side. Everyone is so looking for that triumphant "gotcha" for those of their tribe so they can feel better about themselves.