Q&A: Algorithmic Tyranny - by Caroline Orr Bueno, PhD
Earlier today, someone asked me a great question on Instagram about how to respond to engagement bait pushed by algorithms, and I wanted to share my response with all of you because I think it’s that important. As I discuss in the clip, algorithmic tyranny is literally hacking your brain and forcing you to change the way you process information. I can’t think of many better examples of tyranny than an algorithmic system stealing your ability to control the way you perceive your own reality.
I also want to open up the floor for additional questions about topics related to algorithmic tyranny, manipulation of algorithms and online feeds, and how to defend against these cognitive threats. Feel free to post questions in the comments or send them to me directly, and I will do my best to answer as many as possible. Let me know if you like the video format — it might soon become a regular feature, so I want to know what you think about it.
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