As consumers, we must move from passive scrolling to active curation. We must recognize that algorithms do not have our best interests at heart; they have engagement metrics. To thrive in this environment, we need media literacy: the ability to discern a paid influencer spot from genuine advice, a news report from a propaganda piece, and a healthy escape from a numbing addiction.
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