The Scroll Trap: How Algorithms & Trolls Control Philippine Politics 🪤🇵🇭 | Trending Truths Ep. 1

Welcome to Episode 1 of Trending Truths, a 3-part podcast series exploring the impact of social media and the attention economy on politics and online behavior in the Philippines. In this premiere episode, "The Scroll Trap," host Sabrina Lim is joined by resident experts Brooks, Rob, and Sophia to unpack how social media platforms profit off user screen time by algorithmically prioritizing dramatic, polarizing, and emotionally charged content over accuracy. Key Topics Covered: 📱 The Monetization of Attention: How platforms prioritize engagement to fuel the attention economy regardless of facts. 🗳️ The Philippine Election Experience: The historical role of paid trolls, Facebook algorithms, and coordinated disinformation campaigns during the 2016 and 2022 elections. ⚠️ The Danger to Democracy: How targeted troll narratives and online misinformation fuel political polarization, mistrust, and democratic instability. Episode Roster: Host & Scriptwriter: Sabrina Speakers: Brooks, Rob, & Sophia Editor: Hope 🔔 Coming Up in Episode 2: We shift gears to explore the legal and psychological consequences of toxic online behavior, examining R.A. No. 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012) and R.A. No. 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act of 2013). Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss out! #TrendingTruths #TheScrollTrap #PhilippinePolitics #AttentionEconomy #FakeNews #DigitalLiteracy