It does favor messages over others though. Technically mostly anyone with an internet connection can put something out there, but what actually gets to be seen by many depends largely on the communication infrastructure. Yes, the platforms we use, and who controls them.

Monetization of human weaknesses. By this I mean our biased, emotional, prone-to-addiction brains being colonized for data and ad-revenue.

I disagree. Few things are truly neutral. What people usually consider neutral is just what’s normal at the time. The structures within which we live and express ourselves are shaped by people and institutions.

Now get into your river bath.

“You promised you’d be Tesla but you’re just another Edison” -Rät (Penelope Scott) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpxT9TLGoLI

The need for leaf blowers is induced by covering almost every bit of ground with asphalt. Otherwise the leaves would just… you know… be fine and rot in peace. It’s second level estrangement from nature.

another hive mind failure

I wish it was more common to add the answer when a title is a question. Don’t withhold information to make me consume your content

i should not have zoomed in on that image