Polarization is more popular than ever before, but what does it cost us?

I have an old friend from high school who is a very proud and outspoken carnivore. He’s managed to build a sizeable audience on Twitter by sharing some fascinating content around health and fitness… and actively talking shit about vegans and vegetarians.

 
I imagine you have a friend like this, too. Except their passion might not be consuming large quantities of meat but Scientology, Ayahuasca, The NRA, ice baths or cryptocurrencies.

For better or for worse, he has the makings of a real Twitter Titan. He’s smart. He’s well-read. He’s extremist. He’s polarizing. He’s got his finger on the pulse of meme culture. And, he’s not afraid to make a few enemies as long as his empire of meat lovers is growing at a breakneck pace.

Watching from the outskirts of Twitter, I find myself wrestling with two very contrasting emotions…

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