It’s Time to Resist the Algorithms

We can make the good life possible by pushing back against the spirit of our age

Instead of scrolling through tweets and feeds, read a book. Prostock-studio/Shutterstock

Let’s face it: Algorithms are good and getting even better.

Everything from what you see on your Instagram feed, the product recommendations you get on Amazon, the videos you’re shown on YouTube, and the specific directions given to you by Google Maps are shaped by powerful algorithms that process large amounts of data to give you an experience that’s uniquely tailored to your preferences.