Social Media: Reset What You See!
Recent events in the world of social media raise significant questions regarding the impact of content on users. Amid the growing dissatisfaction with algorithms that select what we see in our feeds, experts are calling for a return of control to users over their content. The potential loss of personal data and the negative effects on mental health demand a reconsideration of approaches to algorithmic content.
The issue is that many users feel "trapped" in new information bubbles, as social networks serve only a specific type of information to them while ignoring the diversity of opinions and content that could be beneficial. Social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram determine what you see based on your previous interactions, often creating a distorted reality. This negatively impacts users' opinions, behaviors, and their perception of the surrounding world.
Recently, experts have been proposing more self-regulation options, allowing users to choose what content they want to see. This includes the ability to customize their algorithms or even disable them, helping to restore balance and diversity. It's also necessary to establish transparent mechanisms that allow users to better understand how the algorithm works and the parameters upon which their content is built.
Thus, there is a need to free users from information bubbles and give them the chance to explore both their interests and other viewpoints afresh. This requires companies to step up their efforts to improve their systems to adapt to the evolving needs of the audience.
