The Politics of Attention: Algorithmic Amplification and Crisis of Governance in the Late 2025 U.S Government Shutdown

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This coursework presentation focuses on proposing a final report titled 'The Engagement Economy of Gridlock.' It introduces key issues such as algorithmic amplification and partisan failure, highlighted through a visual of the Capitol Building and social media logos to emphasize the crisis at hand. The central research question explores the tension between legislative complexity and the oversimplification driven by digital platforms, underscoring its impacts on governance. The presentation...