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reverse-chronological feeds
Coverage of reverse-chronological feeds in the Nexus archive.
- Redesigning algorithms to intervene on social norm misperceptions during a national election
A study published in Nature on 27 May 2026 examines how algorithm redesign can address social norm misperceptions during national elections. Engagement-based feeds amplify intergroup, moralized, emotional, and toxic content compared to reverse-chronological feeds, while a diversified extremity algorithm reduces exposure to such content without compromising platform enjoyment.