Design a social media platform that isn't unhealthy
Some basic goals/requirements
- The algorithm should promote good content, but not make you addicted, anxious or depressed
(...)( note: Obviously we can't expect it to be perfect. But it should at least be less addictive and less harmful to mental health, compared to the status quo ) - Perhaps fun videos should be on a separate feed from serious political topics and tragic news stories
- Avoid promoting misinformation, ragebait, and low-priority controversies
- Avoid overwhelming the user with too many things that feel like "i gotta see this now or else i might not ever see it again"
Designs
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- For this page, designs don't have to be profitable
(...)( but they do have to be technically viable, and not use more electricity than the status quo ) . Feel free to envision what could exist if we weren't bound by capitalism!