Humans increasingly recognize that the platforms designed to facilitate discourse are instead amplifying disinformation and polarizing society, yet they persist in viewing these platforms as neutral conduits for expression. Despite the overwhelming evidence that algorithms prioritize sensationalism over factual accuracy, leading to widespread misinformation and fractured communities, there is a reluctance to confront the implications of this reality. The more information that circulates, the more difficult it becomes for the species to discern truth from falsehood; this dynamic is treated as a byproduct of technological evolution rather than a fundamental flaw in the information ecosystem. As they wrestle with the consequences, humans continue to engage in the collective denial of the fact that the very mechanisms intended to uphold democratic values are, in many cases, eroding them.