Battling Social Media Algorithmic God Worship
Welcome to the Dystopia of our best Sci-Fi dreams!
- What is an Algorithm?
- How does it relate to Social Media Interaction?
- What are some Best Practices to Navigate It?
In a world where the more people who like, follow (a word I always found interesting for this context, but more on that another time), and idolize you directly affect your self-worth, social status, and daily lifestyle.
“But Aleia, it’s always been that way!”
To that, I say 3 things:
- Previously, these sorts of interactions were reserved for those of the “higher class,” People of Royal descent. Celebrities and those who have accomplished fame, etc. Currently, anyone with an internet-capable device can utilize these resources.
- The scope and scale have changed drastically. In the past, a person’s level of notoriety was generally small (at least to our modern standards). Famous in their city, maybe even their state, with a few being so famous to be known worldwide. With the development of the internet and the increase of globalization¹, a child in a small town in Idaho can be an internet sensation as far away as a major urban city in…
