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Social Media Platforms - Coggle Diagram
Social Media Platforms
Current implementation
Likes, reactions and comments
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Continuous feed of posts recommended by algorithm - this includes advertisements based on the users' activity
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Possible solutions
Focus on content that has value for the user, not what will keep their attention
Balance different sources of content (friends, recommendations, advertisements) proportionately
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Allow the user to control their feed - what is recommended, how it is recommended, who the content is coming from
Open and transparent recommendation algorithm designed to encourage healthy usage, not addiction
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Limitations
Conflict of interest between free service and need to make a profit harms users' wellbeing and privacy
Negative mental health consequences arising from constant comparisons to others and 'fear of missing out'
Content quickly becomes less authentic and more about getting recommended, viewed and shared
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