Algorithms and the Flattening of Desire

How to reclaim freedom of choice from the bots

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If I ask you what you want to make for dinner, your mind will probably cycle through a bunch of factors before you make a decision. You might consider, among other things:

• What tastes good to you;

• What you’re in the mood for right now;

• How tired you are;

• How much time you have to prepare dinner;

• What you have in your fridge;

• …