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> but every company in existence does this to some extent That is untrue. A/B testing is not the same thing as seeing how bad your users' mental state becomes
by worik 4y ago
> but every company in existence does this to some extent
That is untrue.
A/B testing is not the same thing as seeing how bad your users' mental state becomes if you muck with what they read.
A/B testing is a tool. It can be used for good or evil. That was Facebook's choice how to use it.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoThat doesn't make any sense. You decide what they read. You would want to know if it's harming their mental state. Closing your eyes to the impact you have does not negate the impact
- danaris 4y agoThe problem is, Facebook didn't do it to make sure they wouldn't cause psychological damage. They did it to make sure they could keep people's attention, despite the psychological damage.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoIs that the stated goal or your projection?