https:\/\/kenlacorte.substack.com\/p\/too-many-trees-not-enough-forest<\/a><\/p>\n“We\u2019re inundated with stories and social media posts algorithmically chosen because they provoke reactions from people. Computers are quite literally targeting us not with the most intelligent news of the day, but those designed to evoke an emotional response to encourage likes and sharing.<\/strong><\/p>\nEvery morning I do my best to think up something of value for you. While I\u2019m confident that I’m providing you with solid and, hopefully, insightful thoughts, I sometimes wonder: am I part of the problem? Does focusing on the daily political drama and unsettling politics-related behavior help us stay diligent? Or depressed?”<\/strong><\/p>\nHe’s right that at a certain point we’re not making our lives better when we spend all our time reading about this crap.\u00a0 I guess we each have to decide what that balance is.<\/p>\n
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