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Not the first time I have heard this argument, but it definitely bears repeating. Also, thanks for the fic!

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Unforgettable story is right.

I think I once said to a startup founder “oh you’re trying to make a Whispering Earring!” and he had no idea what I was talking about.

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You’re right though, there are lots of Whispering Earrings around. An algorithmic feed vs choosing the content you want to consume is one.

Not sure if its _quite_ the same but today in my house we instituted a new rule that the kids get one episode of TV at a time and they have to start and finish it in one go. Instead of just flipping it on and autoplaying from wherever they were up to.

The idea is (apart from watching less TV) that they make more conscious decisions about what they’re consuming and do it with intention.

(Btw I think TV is great for kids in general, but we’re past the optimal level)

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