The Algorithmic Lottery Effect: Underestimating Effort in Online Activities

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The algorithmic lottery effect can lead to underestimating effort.
Online platforms like YouTube and TikTok contribute to the algorithmic lottery effect.
There is a perceived low barrier of entry and unpredictable outcomes in the algorithmic lottery effect.
Comparison to being a star basketball player highlights the difference in perceived barriers.
Online activities have a higher perceived plausibility of success due to the algorithmic lottery effect.

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