The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, responded with humor to Donald Trump's insults, who called him incompetent. Khan suggested that the US president seems to have a crush on him. For Londoners, this exchange is just media noise that does not alter their routines or public services. The feud remains a spectacle with no real consequences in the city.
Political technology: algorithms that amplify the noise 🤖
This type of confrontation benefits from digital platforms where algorithms prioritize polarizing content. Social media amplifies statements like those from Trump and Khan, generating traffic and engagement. For developers, this reflects how the design of recommendation systems can turn personal disputes into global trends. The engineering behind these feeds does not distinguish between politics and entertainment; it only optimizes user retention.
The crush that doesn't pay for public transport 🚇
While Khan jokes about Trump's supposed infatuation, Londoners deal with rental prices and subway delays. Perhaps the US president should send him flowers instead of insults. That way, at least, the mayor could use the petals to decorate municipal offices. In the end, the spectacle remains free for citizens, who don't have to pay an entrance fee to see it.