It is even more naive because everything already optimized for engagement by selective pressure without algorithms. Headlines were the original clickbait. Blam

It is even more naive because everything already optimized for engagement by selective pressure without algorithms. Headlines were the original clickbait. Blaming algorithims is the "big lie" essentially of repeating something enough that people eventually believe it is true. I noticed it before and dismissed it as the bullshit it was but even computer literate people are falling for the hysteria.