outraged or programmeed? Scroll. Like. Share. Outrage. But have you ever wondered whether the conscience you feel is truly yours — or handed to you, ready-made? Follow The Algorithm cracked something I thought was solid. It talks about Palestine, yes — but not the geopolitical one; the one flooding our feeds: protests, carousels, drone shots with a…
Algorithmic Subjectivity and the Society of Control 1.The Illusion of Choice Welcome to the algorithmic age We live in digital environments that promise freedom, personalization, and unlimited connectivity. But every time we scroll through a feed, click on a link, or listen to an algorithmically suggested playlist, we must ask: is it really our choice? Or are…
The Algo Effect Virality on social networks is not a random phenomenon, but the result of a complex interaction between algorithmic logic and social practices This study introduces a quantitative framework for analyzing virality on social networks, distinguishing two key forces: linear growth (driven by initial organic exposure) and residual growth (nonlinear algorithmic amplification). Using S-curve logistic…
The Toxic Ecosystem of Social Platforms: LinkedIn and the Commodification of the Soul The Farce Becomes the Norm LinkedIn is not just a social platform. It is the collective performance of performative professionalism. Here every gesture is calculated, every word optimized, every “authentic” story cut to fit engagement needs. Authenticity is talked about, but packaged like slide…
CULTURAL AND ALGORITHM RESISTANCE: WHAT MEANS TO BE FREE? The fire of thought in a digital storm. Moreno Pisto’s 2024 book is a punch, a scream, and a mission. I come home tired, sink into the couch, outside the window the sun is setting. My mind’s foggy—again. It’s been too long since I took a moment for…
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