The problem with social media
Exposure to what recommendation engines think you should know
Curious: Do you want it? Yes. Do you need it? No!
Yet, what you get is more than what you need or are curious to consume. This is because the bots have a limit to predict what piece of information empowers YOU!
The so-called “attention economy” monetizes our attention but on the way, we lose time, nerves and peace of mind.
Great chart, Alex. I focused two years on Twitter, and this was a hard lesson.
The algorithm has a big downside: it works best for people who are the best at capturing attention.
Here, it is more chill & focused. I only receive weekly newsletters from a carefully selected few people whose advice I care about.