Algorithms and the Flattening of Desire
How to reclaim freedom of choice from the bots
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;
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