New_ Public on Nostr: Social media feeds amplify stuff that’s “engaging” (i.e. controversial, ...
Social media feeds amplify stuff that’s “engaging” (i.e. controversial, polarizing).
On Roundabout, our new local community app, we’re experimenting with “Highlights”, a feature where trusted stewards curate relevant posts for the community.
Let’s see if they’re better recommenders than algorithms!
Published at
2025-12-05 15:08:38 UTCEvent JSON
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