In the age of algorithms, the real problem may be the reality you never saw
_jaydeepkarale · x · 2026-07-26
The article argues that in the age of algorithms, people are often not debating the same reality because platforms curate different information for each user.
- We form opinions from curated feeds: newsrooms, creators, social platforms, and algorithms all shape what we see.
- The author compares this to AI training data: biased or incomplete inputs produce biased outputs, so we should question the “training data” behind our own beliefs.
- Algorithms optimize for engagement, not truth, so repetition can make an opinion feel like fact.
- The piece warns that the most powerful influence is often what users never see, not just outright misinformation.
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