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I see two big problems with algorithmic/curated feeds: * conflict of interest between reader and (algo) curator. FB (as an example) wants reader to stay as long
by rdslw 10y ago
I see two big problems with algorithmic/curated feeds:
* conflict of interest between reader and (algo) curator. FB (as an example) wants reader to stay as long as possible on its site and to make the reader to regular comeback to FB, including preferring by the reader FB and not others. This is done by (algo) curator playing with our dopamine levels (read novelty seeking preference of human brains) presenting things which create 1 (stay) and 2 (comeback). In fact feed is curated based only on 1 and 2 with constantly run A/B experiments by FB. This is WRONG to reader.
* all this 'feeling connected' being 'within circle of similar to you people' etc, puts you in a closed circle of opinions/views. This cramps critical thinking of the reader. Whats' more dangerous, it distorts (humans are really weak on this) our view how world is composed. We see too much of sth, and dont see (curator removed them) things we don't agree with. We conclude how world is constructed (e.g. everybody supports some presidency candidate, because 80% of "likes" and "shares" in my stream are about him (concluded by curator because I clicked on some of them). This has WRONG influence on our learning and critical thinking and forms untrue perception of world impairing our reasoning.
p.s. sorry for my english.