Friends

The left device continuously adds friends from Facebook’s recommendation list, while the right device continuously removes friends from the friend list— simplifying the beginning and termination of online relationships into a repetitive mechanical act.

As a result, the fundamental structure that shapes my Facebook news feed transforms entirely. The environment becomes strange and unfamiliar. My real-life social connections are also affected, as much of today’s social productivity takes place within online networks, which have already merged seamlessly into reality.

“Facebook's algorithm knows what you like based on the videos you watch, people you talk to, and content you interact with. It then shows you more of the same. This creates something called ‘filter bubbles.’ You begin to see only the content you like and agree with, while Facebook hides dissenting points of view.

This means news on Facebook comes with confirmation bias—it reinforces what you already think is true—and people are increasingly frustrated.”