David Boles: Prairie Voice

David Boles: Prairie Voice

Fighting the Algorithm

Don't become the stream.

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David Boles
Sep 20, 2025
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We are all part of the algorithm whether we like it or not. If you engage in anything online, you’re part of the stream, embedded in the matrix, a found identifier in order to sell you something — an idea, a soda pop, or even a political idea.

How do fight against this mysterious algorithm that has now become an ongoing part of our lives?

All the major social media services know more about you and your habits than your closest family members know about you; and that’s an uncomfortable fact that few of us realize.

One interesting and clear example is what’s happening with TikTok…

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