algorithmic anxiety
exploring algorithmic authority over our lives, and what it's doing to us
Kasper Jordaens and
algorithmic anxiety
One of the most insidious effects of algorithmic curation is its redefinition of success. In the pre-digital age, greatness was measured by critical acclaim, cultural impact, or historical longevity. Today, it is measured by metrics: views, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
This shift has profound implications for creators. To succeed in an... See more
This shift has profound implications for creators. To succeed in an... See more
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
Kids will not believe me when I say this, but people didn’t always absorb their “content” by way of mysterious algorithmic black magic on endlessly-scrolling crack feeds. We used to type web addresses into our browsers, and actually visit our favorite sites. This, going to “www dot college shitpost dot com” or whatever, was itself considered a
... See moreAt scale, algorithms create the future they forecast.
The Flawed Logic at the Heart of the Automation Fantasy
in the age of algorithms, a question to ponder (h/t yancey strickler)
once the algorithms know you, how do you break those things? Let's say you go down the rabbit hole. How the fuck do you get out? How do you get out and reorient yourself as a different type of person? That's a very real question for me lately. I feel... See more
This shift towards a global sameness, driven by digital platforms' algorithms, challenges the very notion of personal taste. As these platforms prioritize content or products that resonate on a mass scale, they nudge us toward a homogenized cultural landscape. The result is a world where diversity of thought and creativity often gets drowned out by... See more
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