The problem with raging against the machine is that the machine has learned to feed off rage
Liv Boereex.comThe problem with raging against the machine is that the machine has learned to feed off rage
Besides the infinite social media maelstrom1 and the continuously growing commercialization of the web2, we will soon have to deal with an avalanche of AI-generated content3 as well. The corners of the internet cultivated by individuals are important for its vitality and may even become critical to the very survival of a humane online ecosystem. Ot... See more
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The algorithm is neutral about the question of whether it wants you to be calm or angry. That’s not its concern.
Johann Hari • Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again
When we let others define the desirable effects we judge our actions by, we become tools of their agenda rather than agents of our own goals. Further, when we don't even realize we've let some other authority choose our desirable effects, we get caught in a frustrating cycle. Effective action may lead to more frustration rather than alleviating it.