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Algorithms create a dull conformity — off and online

Future Tense

CHAPTER

The Algorithmic Cultural Shift

This chapter examines how algorithms shape cultural consumption and content creation, leading to a homogenized cultural landscape. It discusses the pressures on creators and businesses to conform to algorithmic standards, diminishing personal agency and diversity in choices. The narrative highlights the lack of transparency in these systems and their profound impact on both digital and physical consumer behaviors.

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