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The algorithm is self preserving, its goal seems not to inform but to generate engagement, how and what type of engagement seems to be irrelevant and secondary.
by bilekas 1y ago
The algorithm is self preserving, its goal seems not to inform but to generate engagement, how and what type of engagement seems to be irrelevant and secondary.
It's genuinely why I view HN as one of the last bastions of good discussion.
- ashoeafoot 1y agoWe engage to feel good with minimal energy invested, so that is what the algo goes for. Imagine if the algo where like the best teacher you ever got, keeping you engaged by going out of your comfort zone , always egging you on like a proud parent. You go"look what i made" and he goes, "look what my boy made".. it could be so good.