#1558 - Tristan Harris
The Joe Rogan Experience
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The Algorithmic Battle for Attention
This chapter examines the moral complexities of social media, focusing on the impact of algorithms in shaping user engagement and societal understanding. It discusses how platforms like Twitter and YouTube prioritize content that maximizes clicks and shares, often leading users towards extreme narratives and misinformation. The conversation highlights the psychological implications of this attention economy, emphasizing the need for regulatory considerations and a deeper understanding of these manipulative systems.
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