That is indeed a potential problem, and another person i told this idea to was skeptical that people would choose the “healthy” algorithms instead of algorithms similar to the current ones that are more amusing.
I think it’s hard to know what the outcome of this will be, I’m optimistic, but the pessimistic side definitely has merit too. this is in a way similar to the internet, where people were very optimistic for what it can do, but failed to see the potential problems it would create, and when social media finally came it showed a much sadder image.
But also similar to the internet, i think people should have the choice, i wouldn’t want anyone to restrict the algorithms i can use because some people may choose algorithms that someone thinks are harmful.
At the end of the day, if someone is really motivated to be in an echo chamber, nothing’s gonna stop them. this idea might help those that find themselves in echo chambers because of the current algorithm, but would rather be out.
That is indeed a potential problem, and another person i told this idea to was skeptical that people would choose the “healthy” algorithms instead of algorithms similar to the current ones that are more amusing.
I think it’s hard to know what the outcome of this will be, I’m optimistic, but the pessimistic side definitely has merit too. this is in a way similar to the internet, where people were very optimistic for what it can do, but failed to see the potential problems it would create, and when social media finally came it showed a much sadder image.
But also similar to the internet, i think people should have the choice, i wouldn’t want anyone to restrict the algorithms i can use because some people may choose algorithms that someone thinks are harmful.
At the end of the day, if someone is really motivated to be in an echo chamber, nothing’s gonna stop them. this idea might help those that find themselves in echo chambers because of the current algorithm, but would rather be out.