You are falling behind because you haven't fed the insincerity machine
4 hours ago
- #authentic engagement
- #AI automation
- #social media ethics
- The author, with experience from early social media to current platforms, observes a shift towards automation and insincerity, losing the human element.
- They advocate for authentic social media use: posting regularly with a clear voice, rather than using AI tools to mimic presence.
- Criticism is directed at AI social media assistants that automate interactions, which the author sees as dehumanizing and dishonest.
- The author values genuine engagement over growth hacking, preferring to share real experiences, including vulnerabilities like mental health struggles.
- A personal anecdote illustrates disapproval of fake presence, using the example of a Foursquare check-in to appear at an event without attending.
- The call is for people to reject automated, rage-bait content and platforms that prioritize interaction over meaningful information, emphasizing being human and present only when possible.