this post was submitted on 29 Jun 2023
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A Boring Dystopia
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Is it something inherent to social media that's doing that, or is it the toxic algorithms designed to drive "engagement" and ad impressions that used by commercial social media that's doing that?
The algos, ads and click-bait engagement economy exacerbate the problem, what is a consequence of the profit driven nature of current platforms.
A big factor is the replacement of actual social contact with social media. We need to get actually interpersonal once a week or so. Some of us need hugs or dancing or meals together, and the current overworked society doesn't really allow for this kind of engagement in its time constraints.
It's like living on fast food, rather than home-cooked meals.