This is deeply disturbing. Turns out that giving people more of what they like does not lead to a high-quality outcome.
And in line with my commitment not to merely amplify helpless outrage: this makes me more mindful of my choices online. I need to bear in mind that I’m training algorithms all the time.
Wish I could say I was surprised.
Reality TV was our warning.
I’m upset because it’s very tiring to have to consider ALL aspects of everything I do online. It really drains me. I would prefer the option to browse, and see things that are different. The internet has become a way to bubble our world, and not encounter new opinions. It is reducing people, rather then enhancing them.
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