Hot take but the problem isn’t children being shaped by an algorithm, it’s children being shaped by fascist profit seeking algorithms, which include all liberal and neoliberal algorithms. But you could have an algorithm providing entirely wholesome educational content, Ms Rachelize it.
I wish the algorithms were tools to allow users to find content they like rather than in total control of the users online experience. Like search engines but there is definitely other approaches then search engines where this can work. Something like the TikTok algorithm is really effective for like the first 30 minutes but beyond that you aren’t really finding much new stuff but you also miss out stuff you’d have on followed timeline.
There’s no easy way to start with a blank slate and find new stuff again. And you have to be vigilant about poisoning your recommendations because it’s difficult to get rid of stuff once the algorithm things you are interested.
Hot take but the problem isn’t children being shaped by an algorithm, it’s children being shaped by fascist profit seeking algorithms, which include all liberal and neoliberal algorithms. But you could have an algorithm providing entirely wholesome educational content, Ms Rachelize it.
I wish the algorithms were tools to allow users to find content they like rather than in total control of the users online experience. Like search engines but there is definitely other approaches then search engines where this can work. Something like the TikTok algorithm is really effective for like the first 30 minutes but beyond that you aren’t really finding much new stuff but you also miss out stuff you’d have on followed timeline.
There’s no easy way to start with a blank slate and find new stuff again. And you have to be vigilant about poisoning your recommendations because it’s difficult to get rid of stuff once the algorithm things you are interested.
It just robs so much user agency.
Search engines are yet another algorithm
Absolutely but I’m sort of in control of the search and not just lead along.