The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[Mindy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm5skkRq2Aw

Associated Press
Sep 8, 2020

A new Netflix documentary is setting out to expose social media’s corrosive effects on society during a pandemic that's left people more dependent than ever on tools that keep them connected with friends, family and colleagues. (Sept. 8)

[OccultHawk]

I watched that this morning. That’s a common podcast topic but it was still really interesting. The like and follow buttons are powerful forces.

[Mindy]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

I watched that this morning. That’s a common podcast topic but it was still really interesting. The like and follow buttons are powerful forces.

I agree! I haven't watched the whole film but I don't need to be told something I already know and understand. Tiktok is the worst I think because of how 'right in your face' it can be flipping through videos. Other platforms you gotta either click on something or go out of your way to see something..

[SGR]

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

I agree! I haven't watched the whole film but I don't need to be told something I already know and understand. Tiktok is the worst I think because of how 'right in your face' it can be flipping through videos. Other platforms you gotta either click on something or go out of your way to see something..

It's all about the algorithm they use. I don't think code can be inherently evil, but if I did, TikTok's algorithm would be especially evil.

Inside TikTok's killer algorithm

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by SoundgardenRocks

It's all about the algorithm they use. I don't think code can be inherently evil, but if I did, TikTok's algorithm would be especially evil.

Inside TikTok's killer algorithm

No point arguing about what’s “evil” but just for a frame of reference would you define cocaine as evil?

[SGR]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

No point arguing about what’s “evil” but just for a frame of reference would you define cocaine as evil?

No, I would not. Cocaine in isolation is neither good nor evil, which is probably why you're seeking some kind of exposition on my claim.

I should clarify, it's not the code or algorithm alone that is evil, it is the act of it being leveraged to manipulate other humans to their detriment, for private profits and benefits of others that would fit my definition of evil.

[Norg]

how do u think the heavy smoke in cali will effect then covid virus ..???

[OccultHawk]

Originally Posted by Norg

how do u think the heavy smoke in cali will effect then covid virus ..???

Good for the virus bad for the people infected with it.

[SGR]

Originally Posted by OccultHawk

Good for the virus bad for the people infected with it.

I thought Covid-19 hated heat? At least, that's what Ken Copeland told me.

[Mindy]

He's crazy asf