Social media platforms are now the primary news source for most adults under 30, but I'm starting to question if that's actually a good thing. When I scroll through my feed, I see outrage-bait headlines and viral clips that get more engagement than substantive reporting, and I worry we're trading depth for speed. The algorithms seem designed to reward emotional reactions over careful analysis, which makes me think the medium itself is the problem. Can we really call this an informed public when the incentive structure pushes misinformation to the top?