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You are just assuming Attention craving/seeking Trump types don't exist in every country in the world.

If Trump and the rest of his podcasting/influencer buffoon class, can rise to power in the US riding on what is valued by Attention Economics, then the same can repeat in every country in the world.

The root cause is not changing cause the Algos have created a game that favor those who love Attention and will do whatever it takes to get it and keep it.


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