trash_burner12 t1_ir0lewd wrote
The problem is more generally a culture of just releasing new technology without caring much for the repercussions because that's the way the economic winds blow.
On the internet, companies are competing for your attention because that's money, they'll try to tap any emotional button to get it.
Would the younger generation be better off spending less time on social media? Yeah, I think that's pretty much common knowledge now.
ryclarky t1_ir1v8f1 wrote
Yes this. Corruption implies intent. There's no mastermind behind what you/we/they are being fed by the algorithms other than what facilitates engagement and generates revenue.
But it seems to me we're all worse off for it. Sure there is some great content out there, but the masses seem to want and consume the garbage for the most part.
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