i think that algorithm-based content suggestion can be a good thing if implemented correctly, it’s just that what’s good and what’s profitable doesn’t always align. sometimes i wonder what the world would look like right now if actually decent algorithms are the norm instead of the absolute cancer that’s common right now.
If the algorithm is being controlled by capitalists, the goal will always be to maximize engagement and people are more drawn to hostile content. If it’s being controlled by hobbyists, the goal would be to connect people with overlapping interests.
i think that algorithm-based content suggestion can be a good thing if implemented correctly, it’s just that what’s good and what’s profitable doesn’t always align. sometimes i wonder what the world would look like right now if actually decent algorithms are the norm instead of the absolute cancer that’s common right now.
If the algorithm is being controlled by capitalists, the goal will always be to maximize engagement and people are more drawn to hostile content. If it’s being controlled by hobbyists, the goal would be to connect people with overlapping interests.