Lies are typically not interesting

Politico reports that Democrats are denouncing Facebook as right-wing content draws more engagement on the platform.

But Facebook says there's a reason why right-wing figures are driving more engagement. It's not that its algorithm favors conservatives — the company has long maintained that its platform is neutral. Instead, the right is better at connecting with people on a visceral level, the company says.

“Right-wing populism is always more engaging," a Facebook executive said in a recent interview with POLITICO reporters, when pressed why the pages of conservatives drive such high interactions. The person said the content speaks to "an incredibly strong, primitive emotion" by touching on such topics as "nation, protection, the other, anger, fear."

This is because truth is more engaging than lies.  Lies are usually bland, in order to cover up for some astounding truth.  Take for example Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  She lied several times about why she was in the hospital.  Turns out though, that she was undergoing massive chemotherapy treatments for cancer on her liver.  

The truth can sometimes be scary, embarrassing, or anger inducing.  But truth will always be more engaging because it points us towards the Truth, as opposed to lies that ensure the strength of our shackles.  

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:31-32