I was just thinking about how algos are working behind the scenes everywhere in our lives. I wish there was a "reset" button to clear the Algos and start fresh. It would be a nice detox to do at least once a year.
Or once a month, once a week? It is really o.k. to do our own research. Our brains can handle it. We did research before the internet and even before computers.
User curated feeds were peak internet. MBA types came in to monetize and grow big platforms and figured out serving up slop was more lucrative than creating a better place for humans.
I was just thinking about how algos are working behind the scenes everywhere in our lives. I wish there was a "reset" button to clear the Algos and start fresh. It would be a nice detox to do at least once a year.
Or once a month, once a week? It is really o.k. to do our own research. Our brains can handle it. We did research before the internet and even before computers.
Your thoughts re Algos = mine re mumpsimus.
A term I've long used to describe the insanity of my scientific world. And by insane, yes that definition, too.
Mumpsimus
1. adherence to or persistence in an erroneous use of language, memorization, practice, belief, etc., out of habit or obstinacy
Loved this article.
User curated feeds were peak internet. MBA types came in to monetize and grow big platforms and figured out serving up slop was more lucrative than creating a better place for humans.