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The Algorithm Isn’t Always Your Friend: Taking Control of Your Content Feed
In the digital era, algorithms shape our digital experiences. As we scroll through social media, shop online, watch videos, or read news, algorithms determine what we see and, equally important, what we don’t. Their claim is that they offer relevance, convenience, and personalization. However, in the process, they often limit our perspective, entrench biases, and…
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Navigating the Wild West of Information: Your Guide to Media Literacy
As someone who spends a lot of time online creating and consuming content, I know how overwhelming the information landscape can be. On a vast, ever-shifting beach, it’s like trying to find a specific grain of sand. Everywhere we look, news, opinions, and “facts” are bombarding us, and really? It’s hard to know what to…
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Content Farms 101: What They Are and Why They Matter
Did you ever search for something online, click on a link, and get a page that barely answers your question? The text is vague, and generic, and appears to have been written by See-Threepio. You’ve likely stumbled upon a content farm. The internet is flooded with these types of websites, so understanding what they do…