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But as seen from the macro view, a diverse, bottom-up media ecosystem is in fact

not thriving

.

Instead, the inverse is happening.

Homogeneity is winning.

2016: Instagram algorithm total change

In July 2016 Instagram publicly stated that their algorithms were changing because people missed 70% of posts. The sequence of posts became determined by the following factors:

• Likelihood that the content is interesting for users


• Relationship with the user posting (whether you are relatives, friends or

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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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the internet, as we have known it, has evolved from a quaint, quirky place to a social utopia, and then to an algorithmic reality. In this reality, the primary task of these platforms is not about idealism or even entertainment — it is about extracting as much revenue as possible from human vanity, avarice, and narcissism.

We’re moving into a creator economy that values discernment over noise. Where your perspective — not your productivity — becomes the differentiator.

The future won’t belong to those who can post the most, but to those who craft with clarity, filter with intention, and design with depth.

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my social feeds seemed to finish their years-long transformation from a neighborhood populated with friends to a glossy condo development of brands.

"The key to thriving in our high-tech world, they’ve learned, is to spend much less time using technology." (Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism)

What we once loved about these platforms is how people shared their everyday descriptions of life, love, family, and curiosity.