We traded blogs for black boxes, now we're paying for it
7 hours ago
- #algorithmic-bias
- #digital-privacy
- #internet-culture
- The internet is becoming 'enshittified' due to algorithmic control and corporate ownership.
- Algorithms create 'context collapse', merging diverse audiences into a single, often negative, context.
- Interpretive communities are disrupted as algorithms prioritize engagement over meaningful discourse.
- The incel community exemplifies how harmful ideas spread via algorithmic amplification.
- Solutions include using RSS readers, federated social media, and open-source software.
- Curating content and starting personal blogs can help reclaim the human aspect of the internet.
- Prioritize discernment and set boundaries to avoid information overload and algorithmic control.