The internet is supposed to be wonderful places full of genuine voices, constructive conversations, and high quality contents. The Internet was once hailed as a democratic, decentralized space — a “global village” for sharing knowledge, connecting communities, and empowering individuals. But today, much of our online experience is filtered through black-box algorithms designed not to inform, but to _capture and manipulate our attention_. These algorithms, optimized for engagement at all costs, often distort our perception of reality, polarize discourse, and exploit our psychology for profit. --> the disappearance of personal blogs & newsletters the disappearance of individual voices outside platforms & behind algorithms [[Information is manipulation]] [[For social media sites & algorithms you are the products being sold]] > “Never before in history have 50 designers made decisions that would have an impact on two billion people.” > -- Tristan Harris > “We cannot have a society in which, if two people wish to communicate, the only way that can happen is if it’s financed by a third party who wishes to manipulate them.” -- Jaron Lanier > [!My site] > My personal site is a fight against algorithms / platforms, regain individual voices, & rebuild deep connections. ![[The internet shouldn't be dominated by manipulative algorithms.png]]