Newsmast on Nostr: “The Algorithm” is a mythic black box that dominates almost all of what we see ...

“The Algorithm” is a mythic black box that dominates almost all of what we see online. Machines watch us from behind the curtain, ready to pounce with the offer “If you like this, then you'll like…”

But it's becoming increasingly clear these unaccountable machines have huge impacts on behaviour and are linked to numerous harms, including consequences for mental health and political polarisation.