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I really appreciate his current title of that example video "The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve - The Collatz Conjecture" because the thing that pisses
by guerrilla 5y ago
I really appreciate his current title of that example video "The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve - The Collatz Conjecture" because the thing that pisses me off most about clickbait is that I just don't know what the video or article is even about. It just creates an immediate dilemma which I personally find stressful. I think it actually violates the principle of autonomy because they're intentionally taking away your ability to make an informed decision. People mention deception but it's a little bit more than that because of this.
Maybe that's me, but I think the worst offenders are the ones who actually disappoint (Veritasium not being one.) How can we disincentivize them doing that? Currently, there seems to be little downside for them completely misrepresenting their content.
- nonfamous 5y agoAt least in that particular case the image (if not the title) gave you, personally, the information you needed about the video topic. If you know what the Collatz Conjecture is, the image “3x+1” makes the topic obvious. If you don’t, your curiosity is piqued.
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