Josh Goebel Thinks

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Link: No Algorithms

I’m not going to do either. Why? These kinds of algorithms optimize for engagement, and the quickest path to engagement is via the drugs outrage and anger — which require, and generate, bigger and bigger hits.

Glad some people still have principles. I’m really going to have to try NewNewsWire again when it adds support for Feedly.