
What Next TBD: Have Algorithms Ruined Our Culture?
Slate Books
Algorithmic Anxiety and Unknowability
This chapter discusses the influence of algorithms and technological systems on individuals' identities and preferences, highlighting the anxiety that arises from the lack of control and communication with these algorithms. It explores the human response to algorithmic manipulation and the impact on younger generations who have grown up within these systems. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of thinking about personal preferences rather than simply following what is popular.
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