The first episode of 'Black Mirror' season six poses this question: What happens when people become too content about content centered around, well, content?
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Society has been moving in this direction for years. Social media algorithms started by showing people stuff their friends were sharing but soon morphed into prioritizing things they will engage with, whether that’s what they want to see or not. TikTok enjoys success because users don’t curate their own feeds: Instead of the stuff you think or pretend you’re interested in, it shows you what you’re actually into, tapping into your basest desires.
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