>Does anyone here really think there is an “addictiveness” feature in the Facebook algorithm that can be toggled on and off like this article suggests?
I mean, kinda. That's pretty much the whole purpose of their current algorithmically-ranked feed - maximize engagement (which is most-maximized by addiction).
I mean, kinda. That's pretty much the whole purpose of their current algorithmically-ranked feed - maximize engagement (which is most-maximized by addiction).