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numpad0
66 days ago
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Someone at YouTube needs glasses
That is what paperclip maximization does to your life. Stupid designs frustrate you more and make you engage more.
They're making slot machines, effectively.
malfist
65 days ago
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All of social media is carefully tuned Skinner boxes. Even hacker news (maybe not as carefully)
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They're making slot machines, effectively.