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garciasntoday at 1:33 PM1 replyview on HN

> I have started to like the algorithms.

Unlikely; your brain has been trained to enjoy it because it's a psychological hit inherent with the way the app + algorithm work together to be addictive and keep you 'engaged' instead of doing something else altogether.

Engagement dropping is bad for a corporations ad revenue -> shareholders; it's great for individuals and their physical and mental wellbeing.


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smusamashahtoday at 1:45 PM

This can be true as well because I have been spending lot more time on twitter etc as well.