So you want to escape the algorithm

The question is not whether algorithms can ever foster greatness—they cannot. Their design is fundamentally at odds with the qualities that define great art: depth, complexity, and the capacity to provoke discomfort or transformation. The question is whether we, as creators and consumers, are willing to resist their influence.

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So how do we use algorithms in ways that preserve individual autonomy and freedom? To address this dilemma, we need to understand algorithms as sites of power and find ways to restore the balance. We should assert our digital rights to not have data be used unfairly to manipulate or control us—and this must be done collectively.

not letting algorithms decide what deserves your attention. If you want to feel creatively and intellectually alive, stop mindlessly consuming the internet and start mindfully curating it. You need a space away from social media's compulsive rhythm, where your ideas can grow at their own pace