Adam Swart Speaks to the Dangers of Social Media Algorithms

Palafox Media Network · May 29, 2026 · 1m · transcript

The conversation delves into the dangers of social media algorithms and how they are designed to keep users engaged by exploiting their worst impulses. It also highlights the business aspect of keeping users engaged for the benefit of social media platforms.TakeawaysSocial media algorithms are designed to keep users engagedAlgorithms are trained on our worst impulsesChapters00:00 The Business of Keeping Users Engaged