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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Social media algorithms create echo chambers by showing users content that confirms their existing biases, further dividing society.

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Godfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control! Geoffrey Hinton

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Godfather of AI: I Tried to Warn Them, But We’ve Already Lost Control! Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The negative feedback loop on social media can be more powerful than positive reinforcement, as users are often shown content that aligns with their existing beliefs.

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Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

The algorithms behind social media platforms prioritize user engagement, often by amplifying negative emotions like hate and fear, which disrupts healthy conversation.

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Sam Harris

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

The algorithms on social media platforms tend to amplify bad faith interactions, as many users, especially anonymous ones, engage in spreading misinformation for their own gain.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI can create echo chambers, which can distort public perception and influence opinions.

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Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

Social media algorithms are designed to capture attention by maximizing engagement for shorter and shorter durations, leading to fragmented information consumption.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

Social media has shifted from connecting people to creating a social hierarchy, where users seek to portray an idealized version of their lives.

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

To avoid confirmation bias, social media platforms should present diverse perspectives, allowing users to form their own opinions.

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Yuval Noah Harari

10/28/24

@ Rich Roll

The unintended consequences of social media algorithms can promote hate, as seen in the case of Myanmar, where Facebook's algorithms spread conspiracy theories that contributed to ethnic cleansing.

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Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

In the current landscape, social media has become a powerful tool for both spreading false narratives and revealing truths, creating a complex environment for public discourse.