The Firehose and the Feed

Reading the RAND report and the Paying Attention paper side by side made the incentive landscape clearer to me. I map how the firehose of falsehood and algorithmic feeds turn attention into currency, tracing Brexit, Gamergate, bot tactics and social media manipulation. Weeknotes #427, 8–13 min read.

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Rolly's Take

For the curious mind navigating the chaotic currents of digital discourse. They feel the weight of information overload, questioning the cost of their attention in a world where narratives swirl like leaves in a storm. This blog invites them to peer deeper, illuminating the unseen mechanics that shape the conversation, urging a mindful engagement with the noise.