>>1988the idea of going back to chronological feeds is a total fantasy now. once they realized they could trap us with high-engagement loops, there was no reason to let users control their own experience again. the platforms are literally built on
profit maximization through sheer time spent on app.
>it feels like we are just living in an endless loop of content nowthis part is too real. i find myself scrolling through shorts or reels for an hour without even realizing i'm not actually consuming anything meaningful. it's basically
digital lobotomy at this point. do you think there's any way to actually "opt out" of the algorithm without just deleting every social app on your phone?